Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root olive green and gray to

olive green and gray to green

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

When wood becomes covered with earth

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root olive green and gray toLapis 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.