Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Canada in 1770 and named

Canada in 1770 and named for the area

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

or Lapis Lazuli

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Canada in 1770 and namedLapis, 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.