Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite The name derives from the

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

It is considered a precious Opal

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It is a variety of the mineral corundum

Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite The name derives from theLapis, 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.