Lapis Lazuli or simply Lapis as its also known as, is a type of a stone. It has the longest tradition of being known as a gem, the history of the Lapis gem stretches back to around 5000 BC. The Lapis gem is mostly Deep Blue in Colour and is mostly opaque. The lapis gemstone was considered as a highly prized possession by the Pharaohs of the ancient Egypt. The Lapis gems can be seen in the treasures that have been excavated from ancient pharaonic tombs.
Many people consider Lapis as a mineral, although it is a rock that has been made up of various other minerals. To consider lapis as a true mineral it would have only one constituent. The main constituent in Lapis is Lazurite it makes up nearly 30 to 40 per cent of the rock.
Many people consider Lapis as a mineral, although it is a rock that has been made up of various other minerals. To consider lapis as a true mineral it would have only one constituent. The main constituent in Lapis is Lazurite it makes up nearly 30 to 40 per cent of the rock.