Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch Owyhee Jasper Legend has it that the

Legend has it that the stone is the petrified remains of ancient dragons

though significant deposits have since been found in Brazil and Sri Lanka

Mother of Pearl is white with an iridescent sheen

but differ in chemical composition

shape and size may vary

Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch Owyhee Jasper Legend has it that theIolite 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