Lapis 7-8mm Irregular Cube - 15-16 Inch Orange Tiger Tibet and other Asian countries

Tibet and other Asian countries

mustard yellow

Smoky Quartz

There are 2 specimens pictured to show that there are variations in the size and color

Lapis 7-8mm Irregular Cube - 15-16 Inch Orange Tiger Tibet and other Asian countriesLapis 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.