Lapis 6-7mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch hps_04102025 69 and its hardness is

69 and its hardness is somewhat lower than single-crystal quartz at around 6

rust and cream hues

Legend has it that it came to the world

Makes 3 sizes of rings: 7x9 mm / 0

Red Tiger Eye is actually Brown Tiger Eye which has been heat treated to bring out the red color

Lapis 6-7mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch hps_04102025 69 and its hardness isLapis 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.