Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch 14mm They are rough specimens but

They are rough specimens but polished on one side to show off all it's amazing colors

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

so only a finite amount of rough material remains

It takes its name from Mooka Creek

Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch 14mm They are rough specimens butIolite 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. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the