Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Diamond almost black glass with flecks

almost black glass with flecks of copper suspended within it

Lepidocrosite

A particularly soft stone

This makes sapphires very durable and scratch-resistant

Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Diamond almost black glass with flecksIolite 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