Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao rainbow effect of light refracting

rainbow effect of light refracting off of the air bubbles inside of the stone

Pietersite is composed of

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Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person: its discoverer

Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao rainbow effect of light refractingLapis 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.