Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Shape_Faceted Energy Prism Multi-colored Jasper is believed to

Multi-colored Jasper is believed to carry the properties of its dominant color

At times in ancient history

all organic parts are replaced by minerals

it lightens because of further weathering and becomes Malachite

clear to milky white to dark green

Lapis 12mm Coin 8-Inch Shape_Faceted Energy Prism Multi-colored Jasper is believed toLapis, 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.