Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root Charoite is a stone that

Charoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues

It was named and first described by the Greek philosopher and botanist Theosphrastus in 315 BCE

Shungite has been used as a folk medical treatment since the early 18th century

olive green and gray to green

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

Lapis A Grade 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Root Charoite is a stone thatLapis 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.