Lapis Lazuli Freeform sterling silver Pendant (20-35mm) feldspar It is most easily identified

It is most easily identified by its cubic growth structure

Kyanite is strongly anisotropic

Banded Agate Point Pendant is a visually pleasing layered stone of earthy pastel colors which is believed to aid one in concentration and offers a sense of security

Calcite Geodes from Eagle County

formally known as the Altmühltal Formation

Lapis Lazuli Freeform sterling silver Pendant (20-35mm) feldspar It is most easily identifiedLapis Lazuli, or Lapis for short, is a deep blue metamorphic rock utilized as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. The stone was utilized as jewelry and amulets in ancient Egypt. At the end of the Middle Ages, Lapis Lazuli began to be exported to Europe from Afghanistan. It was ground into powder and made into ultramarine, the finest and most expensive of all blue pigments. Many famous artworks from the