Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Its needle to like inclusions

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

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Some facts about Opals

was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Its needle to like inclusionsLapis 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.