Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch Cocaxinite It is a variety of

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

Other names include: quickstick

Queen Victoria’s granddaughter

Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch Cocaxinite It is a variety ofLapis 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.