Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Its needle to like inclusions

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

which forms in geodes and is generally found in clusters of crystal points

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue-green associated with true Turquoise

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie Its needle to like inclusionsLapis 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.