Lapis 3x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Blue Goldstone Purple Garnet is a magenta

Purple Garnet is a magenta to purple variety of the famous stone

and it is known to have been widely used in Aztec and Native American cultures

It's a stunning specimen

It occurs with wave-like bands of charcoal gray

Andalusite is a fascinating aluminum silicate mineral known for its strong pleochroism—the ability to display multiple colors from different angles

Lapis 3x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Blue Goldstone Purple Garnet is a magentaLapis 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.