Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Some facts about Opals

Some facts about Opals

5x2 Inches / 38x51mm / 3

it is found in a pale and earthy green

was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Some facts about OpalsLapis 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.