This is the 8924th most frequent German word.
lapislazuli
"Lapislazuli" is the German word for "lapis lazuli," a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious gemstone.
Here, 'Lapislazuli' is used as a noun referring to the specific gemstone.
Der Lapislazuli ist ein leuchtend blauer Edelstein.
The lapis lazuli is a brightly blue gemstone.
In this sentence, 'Lapislazuli' is used to indicate the material source for creating a pigment.
Die Künstlerin verwendete Pigment aus Lapislazuli für ihre Gemälde.
The artist used pigment made from lapis lazuli for her paintings.
Here, 'Lapislazuli' refers to the gemstone embedded in the ring.