Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Horn translucent stone that can appear

translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun

from which its name was derived

It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond

iron or manganese imp

with a Mohs Hardness of 8

Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Horn translucent stone that can appearIolite 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.