Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix or merlinite

or merlinite

magnesium and other metals that give it its color

the most famous sapphire color

The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix or merliniteLapis 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. Malachite is a