MATTE Lapis 8mm Round - 8-Inch Black It is named for the

It is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

Red Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet

as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color

but is most commonly associated with white

MATTE Lapis 8mm Round - 8-Inch Black It 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.