Lapis 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

Lapis 2x4mm Heishi - 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.

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

New Burma Jade is the trade name for a semi-translucent serpentine stone available in a variety of green shades including olive

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

the treated stones are cut

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

translucent or opaque stone in shades of milky white

Fossils are believed to reduce stress

Azurite often occurs with green Malachite

the tiles slide instead of shattering absorbing the energy of the blow

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

Most hemimorphite is found in the rocks above and surrounding zinc deposits