Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch March Dakota Stones Cuprite ranges from

Dakota Stones Cuprite ranges from pale to deep blue-green

Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

Weight: grams: 90-115 grams

orange and yellow colors in which it occurs

Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch March Dakota Stones Cuprite ranges fromLapis 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.