Lapis 8mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Lepidolite cachanance

cachanance

however they are not currently sourced from that particular region

The name comes from the French word for lemon

with indigo being the most rare

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Lapis 8mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Lepidolite cachananceLapis 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.