Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch

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Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 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.

The stone's composition remains somewhat ambiguous

gray and black

” Green Opals are believed to provide energy and speed recovery from illness

reddish to browns

Blue Peruvian Opal naturally occurs with swirling patterns of deep blues

There are 2 specimens pictured to show that there are variations in the size and color

They are all varieties of the mineral corundum

” Tourmaline is unusual in that it is both pyroelectric and piezoelectric

The name “Fire Opal” is derived from the translucent fiery oranges and reds for which the Opal is known

from light blue to lapis blue to cobalt

and inlay placement should be expected

Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white