Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch (Rainbow) Azurite often occurs with green

Azurite often occurs with green Malachite

Mohs hardness 7

in Karelia

It is made up of Calcite or Calcium Carbonate

where it gets its name

Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch (Rainbow) Azurite often occurs with greenLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been