Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch pendant_pair Rutilated Quartz is a silicon

Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle to like inclusions of Rutile

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk that lived over 370 million years ago

as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color

Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch pendant_pair Rutilated Quartz is a siliconLapis 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.