Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Lavender Amethyst Naturally occurring in hues of

Naturally occurring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

Mined in: Madagascar

stabilizes and regenerates

Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Lavender Amethyst Naturally occurring in hues ofIolite 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.