Lapis 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Sodalite Gem Silica is the rarest

Gem Silica is the rarest and highest form of Chrysocolla

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica-rich stones

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

and was named Morganite in honor of John Pierpoint Morgan

Its name derives from the Sinhalese word “turamali

Lapis 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Sodalite Gem Silica is the rarestLapis 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.