Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11072023 and features dark manganese dendrites

and features dark manganese dendrites throughout

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

though treated stones have more potassium in them than before

Our Lapis is 7-8mm in diameter

The holes in these beads are straight

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11072023 and features dark manganese dendritesLapis 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.