Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 8-9mm microcrystalline form of Quartz

microcrystalline form of Quartz

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

It displays a visual property called “pleochroism

Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light

Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 8-9mm microcrystalline form of QuartzLapis 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.