Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie which forms in geodes and

which forms in geodes and is generally found in clusters of crystal points

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

A variety of Andalusite

Generally this material is used for transistors and heat sinks and only recently has been used for jewelry and healing

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie which forms in geodes andLapis 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.