Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao Prehnite was the first mineral

Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person: its discoverer

Goldstone was first created during the Italian Renaissance when

000 years ago

among other numerous names

Prehnite is translucent to transparent

Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao Prehnite was the first mineralLapis 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.