what is lapis
Lapis lazuli. Lapis redirects here. For other uses, see Lapis (disambiguation). Lapis lazuli (/ËlÃ¦pÉªs ËlÃ¦zjuËli/, /-ËlÃ¦zjuËlaÉª/), or lapis for short, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.