Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie but has been used historically

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue-green associated with true Turquoise

Generally this material is used for transistors and heat sinks and only recently has been used for jewelry and healing

Some facts about Opals

Lapis 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Druzie but has been used historicallyLapis 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.