Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Round Pink This variety of opal is

This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns

It is found only in a four square mile area in a remote mountain range of Chihuahua

It also brings good fortune and attracts healing spirits

The material comes with variety of tan and crimson matrix colors which create a striking contrast to any color it may be enhanced

It appears green because of traces of Chromium

Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Round Pink This variety of opal 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.