MATTE Lapis 8mm Round - 8-Inch Black It is a crystalline form

It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties including the ability to amplify and radiate the energy put into it and help individuals achieve their goals

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

decision making and creative thinking

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

MATTE Lapis 8mm Round - 8-Inch Black It is a crystalline formLapis, 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.