Lapis 6mm Energy Prism Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch lastPOS The different colored zones in

The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron

Famous malachite mines in the Ural mountains of Russia once produced 20-ton blocks of the stone

It is one of the most rare and sought after forms of Agate

the fossilized resin of prehistoric pine trees

Lapis 6mm Energy Prism Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch lastPOS The different colored zones inLapis 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.