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Lapis lazuli

A blue semi precious stone, frequently used in jewelry for at least 3,500 years

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Lapilli

Small volcanic ejections of solid lava which range from 2 and 64 millimeters in size

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Lapidary

Pertaining to the cutting, polishing, carving or setting of precious or semi-precious stones

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Landslide

The mass movement of loose alluvial debris, usually on a steep gradient

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Lime

Calcium oxide, CaO or powdered calcium carbonate, CaCO

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Level

Subterraneous horizontal passages in a mine, the usual intersection of a mine shaft

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Low quartz

Quartz formed below 573 degrees C, SiO2  possessing less symmetry and hardness than the same formed at a higher temperature