Lapis 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0470 this semi to precious variety

this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

but those varieties are transparent

Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive

a mineralogist and jeweler

Lapis 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0470 this semi to precious varietyLapis 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.