Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Quartz as well as red or

as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions

Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors

and Magtalisai

Since gemstones (natural

and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra

Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Quartz as well as red orLapis 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.