Lapis Natural 4mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Wood Hematite is an iron oxide

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

Azurite often occurs with green Malachite

Natural wood beads have markings and color unique to their species

The blue color

Lapis Natural 4mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Wood Hematite is an iron oxideLapis 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.