Iolite 6mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch R1133 intricate patterns of minute black

intricate patterns of minute black flecks

Aquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Disclaimer: Stones with reputed metaphysical benefits are not a substitute for medical treatment

Iolite 6mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch R1133 intricate patterns of minute blackIolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue 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.