Lapis 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch featured_07062023 the Sun Stone

the Sun Stone

but hypersthene contains a significant amount of both elements

The deposits within the rock become Turquoise after a chemical reaction occurs over long periods of time

This unique stone is named after a now debunked theory of a continent called “Lemuria” thought to have sunk into the Indian Ocean

Lapis 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch featured_07062023 the Sun StoneLapis 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.