Lapis 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Tourmaline Like all of Dakota Stones

Like all of Dakota Stones items

Phillipine Rosewood

" an allusion to the moon-like white reflections of the mineral or to the quality of the light transmitted from the stone

although the colors are much more muted

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

Lapis 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Tourmaline Like all of Dakota StonesLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been