Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Agate10mm or man-made) have variations in

or man-made) have variations in colors and patterns

Lapis is a semi-precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history

Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone

as well as translucent and iridescent

Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Agate10mm or man-made) have variations inLapis, 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.