Block of Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Block is a decorative mineral block that is crafted from nine Lapis Lazuli Dyes. It is a light blue color, with darker blue markings on it. Currently, its only uses are as a decorative block and as a form of storage for Lapis Lazuli dye. It looks very similar to water, which is why it's sometimes used for easily creating water decorations.

History
Lapis Lazuli blocks were added in Beta 1.2. Until Emerald blocks were introduced in snapshot 12w22a, Lapis Lazuli Blocks were the only mineral blocks that could be crafted from a material not used for crafting tools or armor.

The lapis lazuli texture was rotated in Beta 1.6, tweaked a bit in 1.8 and 1.0, and rotated back (to original orientation) in snapshot 12w22a.

Trivia

 * It is easier to craft a Lapis Lazuli block than any other ore block, because a Lapis Lazuli ore block drops 4-8 Lapis Lazuli dye.
 * 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. It was also used by Egyptians for their jewelry and other valuable items. (See Wikipedia page).
 * Despite being a mineral block, Lapis Lazuli blocks cannot be used to power up the Beacon block.
 * Unlike all of the other mineral blocks, Lapis Lazuli has the properties of stone, while the others (Diamond Block, Gold Block, Iron Block, and Emerald Block) have the same property.

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