Block of Lapis Lazuli

''This article is about the solid Lapis Lazuli block. For the ore, see Lapis Lazuli (Ore).''

Lapis Lazuli is a block that can be crafted from Lapis Lazuli dye. It is a blue colour, and looks similar to Gold blocks or other metal blocks. Its only use is as a building block. It was added in Beta 1.2.

Crafting
also, one block of Lapis Lazuli can be reverted back into 9 pieces of Lapis Lazuli (Dye)

Trivia
In real life, Lapis Lazuli is a blue gem that may be ground and processed into ultramarine pigment. Lapis Lazuli pigment has been famously used in the production of illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and cave paintings.