Iolite 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads pendants with occasional inclusions of Black

with occasional inclusions of Black Tourmaline that crisscross the stone in fibrous patterns

and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra

however it does exhibit a lustrous sheen referred to as “opalescence

These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other turquoise sourced from the region

Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper

Iolite 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads pendants with occasional inclusions of BlackIolite 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.