Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root and is a result of

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

white and black

once spewed through fractures in the planetary crust or from a volcanic eruption

It was named and first described by the Greek philosopher and botanist Theosphrastus in 315 BCE

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root and is a result ofLapis 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.