Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root The combination of color and

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

Charoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues

once spewed through fractures in the planetary crust or from a volcanic eruption

It was named and first described by the Greek philosopher and botanist Theosphrastus in 315 BCE

Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root The combination of color 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.