Lapis 12mm A Grade Coin Cabochon 25x35 Free Form Oval Its chatoyant layers that create

Its chatoyant layers that create a flash which seems to emanate from within the stone as they catch the light

containing sodium

reddish brown and blue hues

It is extremely fracture to resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times

Lapis 12mm A Grade Coin Cabochon 25x35 Free Form Oval Its chatoyant layers that createLapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite, and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it. This dye was said to create Michelangelos favorite shade of blue. It is one of the worlds oldest known stones, mined since 4000 BCE, originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. Sold