Lapis Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Impression Jasper It is a rare variety

It is a rare variety of Pectolite

is a calcium aluminium hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals

which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz

Red Jasper is an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz and/or chalcedony and other minerals

Lapis Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Impression Jasper It is a rare varietyLapis 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.