Bloody Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 They are rough specimens but

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

thought to be derived from trace amounts of titanium

among other numerous names

It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia

Available in a wide array of colors

Bloody Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 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.