Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Overstock Garnet and Magtalisai

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It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the mineral Cacoxenite

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Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Overstock Garnet and MagtalisaiLapis 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.