Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Multi Rhutilated Quartz Viking explorers used thin pieces

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

and is sometimes used in crystal healing for its believed energetic properties

the treated stones are cut

Mica is heat-resistant and does not conduct electricity

Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Multi Rhutilated Quartz Viking explorers used thin piecesLapis 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.