Matte Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch GoodyBeads this wood variety is so

this wood variety is so hard that it is often used in heavy construction for beams

the same gemologist that discovered Kunzite

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

Onyx has been both revered and feared throughout history

Matte Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch GoodyBeads this wood variety is soLapis 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.