Iolite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch 2mm Red Creek Jasper is named

Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in china where the stone was recently discovered

Metaphysically it is said to help correct emotional inbalance and to enable you to feel more in control of your life

white and reddish brown in speckles

reddish to browns

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

Iolite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch 2mm Red Creek Jasper is namedIolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called pleochroism, which means that it can appear to be different colors as it shifts in the light. According to Norse legend, Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the worlds first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation.