Sunset Dumortierite 8mm Large Hole Rondelle 8-InchSunset Dumortierite has a much brighter palette than regular Dumortierite, from light blue to lapis blue to cobalt, as well as some occurrences of dark gray. Dumortierite is an aluminum borosilicate mineral that varies in color from blue, green and brown to the more rare violet and pink. First described in 1881, the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803 1873). It is believed to bring the wearer water energy and to promote

deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits

as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions

creating a unique "marbled" look

cream and mahogany brown

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

It is most often found in the Baltic region

it is believed to bestow strength

Russia and Brazil

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone

At times in ancient history

The stone includes shades of blue-gray