Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism but rather a speckled teal

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

Beads Per Strand: 40

It is found only in a four square mile area in a remote mountain range of Chihuahua

Azurite is a Copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses

frequently complemented by tans

Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism but rather a speckled tealLapis, 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.