Bloody Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm with small

with small

which make the shells attractive as decorative objects

Weight: grams: 80-100 grams

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals

Bloody Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm with smallIolite 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.