Sodalite 8mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch lapis and an Amazonite ring was

and an Amazonite ring was found among the treasures in King Tutankhamun’s tomb

white and clear stones are also seen

A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate)

Mica is a mineral name given to a group of minerals that are physically and chemically similar

decays and is exposed to mineral-rich water

Sodalite 8mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch lapis and an Amazonite ring wasSodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as poor mans lapis because of its similar color and much lower cost. Queen Victorias granddaughter, Princess Patricia of Connaught, was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England. This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue.