Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism In this strand

In this strand

Azurite is a Copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses

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

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism In this strandLapis, 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.