Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Origin_Myanmar Specialists soak the stones in

Specialists soak the stones in resin or liquid plastic to help harden them

displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands

Sizes of rough cut specimens will vary in size

Red Lightning Agate is predominantly red with swirls and mottling of green

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Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Origin_Myanmar Specialists soak the stones 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.