Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11072023 and features dark manganese dendrites

and features dark manganese dendrites throughout

Morganite gets its pink hue from the presence of manganese or cesium in the stone

The stone was first discovered in Sweden in the 1830s

The holes in these beads are straight

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11072023 and features dark manganese dendritesLapis 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.