Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite is desired by some collectors

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

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whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite is desired by some collectorsIolite 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.