Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Agate10mm Carnelian is a glassy

Carnelian is a glassy

the same gemologist that discovered Kunzite

Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue

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

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Agate10mm Carnelian is a glassyLapis, 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.