Lapis 10mm AAA Grade Coin Cabochon featured_11072024 all organic parts are replaced

all organic parts are replaced by minerals

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

The mineral is heavy

and pat dry with a paper towel

Lapis 10mm AAA Grade Coin Cabochon featured_11072024 all organic parts are replacedLapis 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. Sold