Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch new02242022 within the golden tones of

within the golden tones of brown and yellow ochre of the stone

Use the Nylon Jaw Pliers for flattening and hardening designs after shaping

The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron

Ancient Cellar Red Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar

Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch new02242022 within the golden tones 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.