Lapis (Dyed) 5mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Grey Druzy Agate Ocean Jasper is a commercial

Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper

Mined in: Madagascar

gray and brown banding and dendritic patterns

between Topaz (8) and Corundum (9)

Lapis (Dyed) 5mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Grey Druzy Agate Ocean Jasper is a commercialLapis 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.