Lapis 10x17mm Faceted Tube - 17-18 Inch Freeform Cut most turquoise on the market

most turquoise on the market is stabilized to improve durability

Mookaite is formed by the ancient skeletal remains of radiolaria

colorless inclusions

white and occasionally gray or brown

This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico

Lapis 10x17mm Faceted Tube - 17-18 Inch Freeform Cut most turquoise on the marketLapis 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. Note Due to