Multiple choice general knowledge

This rock is treasured for its rich blue color and is often used in jewelry. Ancient Eqyptians used its powdered form as eye shadow.

  1. Lapis lazuli

  2. Sapphire

  3. Emerald

  4. Turquoise
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Explanation

Lapis lazuli is prized for its intense blue color and has been used for over 9,000 years in jewelry and decorative objects. Ancient Egyptians indeed ground it into powder to create the distinctive blue eye makeup seen in hieroglyphics and tomb paintings. The stone is a metamorphic rock containing primarily lazurite, which gives it the characteristic blue hue.

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