Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Closeout allowing its historical character and

allowing its historical character and often subtle

remote parts of the globe

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

a variety of Jasper containing variably colored spherical patterns

This turquoise is known for its smooth

Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Closeout allowing its historical character andIolite 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.