Lapis 13x18mm Rectangle Beads

Description: Lapis 13mm x 18mm Rectangle Beads 9pcs approx Size: 13mm X 18mm Shape: Rectangle Material:Lapis Packaging: Strand (approx 9 pcs) What Is Lapis? Top quality lapis is a strong blue,sometimes with a hint of violet. The value of lapis decreases with the presence of white patches (calcite),but small veins of pyrite can increase the value (presence of pyrite is often a personal preference). The finest Lapis comes from Afghanistan where it has been mined for centuries. It is also found in Siberia, Chile, the U.S., Pakistan, and Canada. Description: Lapis 13mm x 18mm Rectangle Beads 9pcs approx Size: 13mm X 18mm Shape: Rectangle Material:Lapis Packaging: Strand (approx 9 pcs) What Is Lapis? Top quality lapis is a strong blue,sometimes with a hint of violet. The value of lapis decreases with the presence of white patches (calcite),but small veins of pyrite can increase the value (presence of pyrite is often a personal preference). The finest Lapis comes from Afghanistan where it has been mined for centuries. It is also found in Siberia, Chile, the U.S., Pakistan, and Canada.