Lapis 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 InchLapis 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.

Jade has been known and treasured for more than 6

gray and white

It is not a granite

A variety of Andalusite

where it originated approximately 50 million years ago

It also helps to stop the white 'bloom' as minerals inside the stone leak out

” It is chemically identical to Granite

Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for

This topaz is found in the cavities of a pegmatite

Colorless Zircon of the highest quality has been mistaken for Diamond throughout history

It is composed of silicon dioxide

The stone was discovered by George D