Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch Rhutilated Quartz Hematite within the stone is

Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors

Mined in Australia

strand length

soft and fragile

Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch Rhutilated Quartz Hematite within the stone isLapis 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.