Lapis A Grade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Turquoise Shungite has been used as

Shungite has been used as a folk medical treatment since the early 18th century

iron or manganese imperfections

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone

second only to Quartz

Lapis A Grade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Turquoise Shungite has been used 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.