Lapis 12mm A Grade Coin Cabochon Turquoise Alternatives Diopside is a calcium and

Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral

Tourmaline naturally occurs in a full color spectrum and is used as both a trade name and as a gemological name for a group of minerals of varying species Different forms of tourmaline may carry different metaphysical properties

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

Petrified wood is created through a process called permineralization

Lapis 12mm A Grade Coin Cabochon Turquoise Alternatives Diopside is a calcium andLapis 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. Sold