Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Wisdom fluorannite

fluorannite

Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples

it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

5 billion years ago

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Wisdom fluoranniteIolite 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.