Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Amazonite is named for the

Amazonite is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

Mexican Laguna Lace Agate is one of the most prized agates in the world

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

The stone can also include its namesake sage green

Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Amazonite is named for 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.