Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch 20210723 black or brown veins running

black or brown veins running through it in web-like patterns

producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within

This inspired the stone’s alias

Agate has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

The term “fluorescent” was inspired by Fluorite

Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch 20210723 black or brown veins runningLapis 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.