Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch BirdsEye Rhyolite is often mistaken for turquoise

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

as well as its iridescent sparkle

it offers a way to work a neutral color into your designs

It is found in rare pallasite meteorites believed to have been formed 4

Peridot is one of few stones that occurs naturally in only one color

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch BirdsEye Rhyolite is often mistaken for turquoiseLapis 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.