Lapis 2mm Round 15-16 Inch Barrel the mineral was named for

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

there may not be a more beautiful blue-and-brown combination than that of Terra Agate

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed with white wisps

Lapis 2mm Round 15-16 Inch Barrel the mineral was named forLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been