Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix is often mistaken for turquoise

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

Lepidocrosite

and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices

or merlinite

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix is often mistaken for turquoiseLapis 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