Matte Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Rainbow and the material has not

and the material has not been treated with dye

meaning it forms by replacing another mineral’s crystal structure atom by atom with its own crystal structure

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

Matte Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Rainbow and the material has notLapis 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.