Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Stone Type_Porcelain Because of its softness

Because of its softness

with a Mohs Hardness of 8

Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock

but is most commonly associated with white

Moonstone is said to increase intuition

Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch Stone Type_Porcelain Because of its softnessLapis, 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.