Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Norwegian Moonstone this opal variety is characterized

this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone

Zoisite occurs as prismatic

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

light tans and earthtones

Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Norwegian Moonstone this opal variety is characterizedIolite 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