Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Origin_Madagascar Compress firmly

Compress firmly

rotate the crimp 90 degrees

the inclusions appear more golden or copper

These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other turquoise sourced from the region

Zoisite occurs as prismatic

Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Origin_Madagascar Compress firmlyIolite 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