Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli, commonly abbreviated as Lapis, is an semi-rare resource found deep underground. It is mostly found near Diamonds and Redstone. It is used as dye and can be crafted into a decorative block known as a Lapis Lazuli Block. Lapis Lazuli ore can be mined by a stone pickaxe.

Uses
Lapis Lazuli cannot be used for tool making. Instead, they can be turned into blocks for building, or as a dye, making them one of the most unique mineral resources.

Crafting
9 Lapis Lazuli is required to craft a Lapis Lazuli Block and 1 is used in crafting Blue Stained Clay and Blue Wool.

Trivia

 * Lapis Lazuli Ore is roughly as rare as Diamond Ore, but in some worlds, lapis is even rarer. However in infinite terrain, Lapis is no longer so rare.
 * Upon mining Lapis Lazuli Ore, 4-8 Lapis Lazuli pops out.
 * Lapis Lazuli is the most basic blue dye. The ore design is slightly different to the traditional pattern. Emerald Ore also breaks that rule.
 * Lapis is the only mineral which can be used as a dye.