Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites orthorhombic crystals or in massive

orthorhombic crystals or in massive form

Zircon occurs in a variety of colors including yellow

the inclusions appear more golden or copper

The stone was first discovered in Sweden in the 1830s

Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites orthorhombic crystals or in massiveIolite 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. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the