Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch Point Sunset Dumortierite has a much

Sunset Dumortierite has a much brighter palette than regular Dumortierite

Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite

A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate)

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

tans and golden tones that occur naturally within the stone

Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch Point Sunset Dumortierite has a muchLapis, 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.