Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm the mineral was named for

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

Weight: grams: 60-90 grams

Our Red Terra Agate is dyed to give a unique

it was thought to have fallen approximately 800

and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons

Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm the mineral was named 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.