Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch December Its needle to like inclusions

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

This Phantom Quartz is gray

this Limited Number Batch of Dakota Stones rough material is perfect for gift giving or to keep for yourself

Weight: grams: 80-100 grams

as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish

Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch December Its needle to like inclusionsIolite 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.