Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Black Gold It displays a visual property

It displays a visual property called “pleochroism

As the stone catches the light

Its inclusions of red

Most commonly mined in Madagascar

Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Black Gold It displays a visual propertyLapis 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.