Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Origin_Myanmar It occurs in a great

It occurs in a great variety of shapes and colors

displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands

ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow

Sizes of rough cut specimens will vary in size

It's defined by a bright green color

Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Origin_Myanmar It occurs in a greatLapis 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.