Beads, Lapis (natural), 5-8mm hand-cut faceted Round, A grade, Mohs hardness 5-6. Sold per 9 Inch Strand Royal Blue color beads. Lapis lazuli is a deep blue with a touch of purple and flecks of iron pyrite. Lapis consists of Lapis (blue, calcite (white streaks) and silver flakes of pyrite. Deep blue color gemstones are of best kind.