Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 A manganese carbonate material of

A manganese carbonate material of the Calcite group

ranges in color from blue-green to green

as well as colorless

” as it creates sparks when struck on steel

Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 A manganese carbonate material ofLapis 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.