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It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds

and is sometimes used in crystal healing for its believed energetic properties

with darker shades being higher in value

use it for anklets

Iolite 6x8mm Handcut Faceted Irregular Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch feature_09212023 It is often used inIolite 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.