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Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn
its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds
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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue-gray
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Lapis 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Rounded Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von PrehnLapis 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.
