Lapis 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch 20210514 It is an aluminum borosilicate

It is an aluminum borosilicate mixed with iron

Shiva Eye shells—also known as Pacific Cat’s Eye or Operculum—are the protective "door" of Turban snails

this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

It is believed to aid in decision making

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

Lapis 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch 20210514 It is an aluminum borosilicateLapis 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.