Iolite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 18-22 When the abalone shell is

When the abalone shell is struck

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

It is a stone of compassion and helps balance out extremes

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

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Iolite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 18-22 When the abalone shell isIolite 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.