Iolite Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch 20210930-1007 Star Cut & Double Hearted Garnet has been used for

Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history

with inclusions of iron oxide

One of its aliases is Inca Rose

It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible

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Iolite Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch 20210930-1007 Star Cut & Double Hearted Garnet has been used forIolite 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.