Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie but rather a speckled teal

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue-green associated with true Turquoise

it is found in a pale and earthy green

Some facts about Opals

5x2 Inches / 38x51mm / 3

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

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie but rather a speckled tealLapis 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.