Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 48hr_09302025 It ranges from almost completely

It ranges from almost completely transparent to an almost opaque brownish to gray crystal

most crystals are translucent

iron or manganese impurities within the stone

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 48hr_09302025 It ranges from almost completelyLapis 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.