Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch 5pf5222026 Unlike other forms of opal

Unlike other forms of opal

Biotite is a name used for a large group of black mica minerals that are commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks

It contains inclusions such as copper and iron

Later determined to be an iron meteorite

It is used to find clarity and inner peace

Lapis & Malachite 16mm Round - 15-16 Inch 5pf5222026 Unlike other forms of opalLapis 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. Malachite is a