Iolite Faceted 10mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite Faceted 10mm Energy Prism - 15-16 InchIolite 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.

and is similar to Mahogany

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

Clear Quartz

Beads Per Strand: 40

It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white

in a variety of swirling and linear patterns

Like other Agates

Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue

It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond

Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone

Blue apatite is metaphysically considered to be a Stone of Manifestation

cut as rounds are somewhat opaque and powerfully radiant -- fitting since its name originates from the Greek word for "moon