Lapis (Dyed) 5mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Abalone Shell the Inca Goddess of Fruitfulness

the Inca Goddess of Fruitfulness and Mother Earth

fluorophlogopite

white and occasionally gray or brown

Zoisite occurs as prismatic

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Lapis (Dyed) 5mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Abalone Shell the Inca Goddess of FruitfulnessLapis 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.