Lapis 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_05162024 and is similar to Mahogany

and is similar to Mahogany

red to violet

and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible

it is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine

Lapis 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_05162024 and is similar to MahoganyLapis 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.