Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch Australian Chrysoprase while the Zoisite is light

while the Zoisite is light to medium green

which can be found throughout South and Southeast Asia

the third to hardest common natural gemstone

All wood beads on DakotaStones

Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch Australian Chrysoprase while the Zoisite is lightLapis 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.