Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm The blue colors are photosensitive

The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat

Weight: grams: 60-90 grams

It is considered a stone of love and has been called the Stone of the Compassionate Heart

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Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm The blue colors are photosensitiveIolite 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.