Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch April Malachite was used extensively as

Malachite was used extensively as decoration in the palaces of Russian tsars and forms the columns of St

It is a form of Chrysoberyl

At times in ancient history

It's also known as Angelita and Angelite Quartz

Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch April Malachite was used extensively asLapis 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.