Lapis 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch HPS4-Tucson soft and glassy stone

soft and glassy stone

It’s believed that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in trade for a sizable Ruby

This lava rolled across the landscape

and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible

Some specimens of Fire Opal produce iridescent flashes and are referred to as Precious Fire Opal or “Firmament Stone

Lapis 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch HPS4-Tucson soft and glassy stoneLapis 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.