Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Closeout This turquoise is known for

This turquoise is known for its smooth

remote parts of the globe

This mineral forms in limestone and marble

A great gift for any beader

many mythical doctrines have stemmed from the story of this disappeared land mass

Iolite 4-7mm Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Closeout This turquoise is known forIolite 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.