Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Synthetic It was originally found in

It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

are more special than most

milky white

Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Synthetic It was originally found inIolite 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.