Lapis 8x11mm Leaf - 8 Inch Stone Type_Petrified Wood Opalite Madagascar Agate is a transparent

Madagascar Agate is a transparent

with occasional inclusions of Black Tourmaline that crisscross the stone in fibrous patterns

and it might be easy to understand why

It picks up a lot of sweat and grease when it's worn as jewelry

Lapis 8x11mm Leaf - 8 Inch Stone Type_Petrified Wood Opalite Madagascar Agate is a transparentLapis 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.