Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism black and red

black and red

second only to Quartz

frequently complemented by tans

Beads Per Strand: 40

Dumortierite is an aluminum borosilicate mineral that varies in color from blue

Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Prism black and redLapis, 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.