Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch tucson2026-BFacRD1 which tends to be a

which tends to be a strong blue color

all sapphires are considered stones of wisdom

It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite

known as "azure

Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony

Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch tucson2026-BFacRD1 which tends to be aLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.