Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dendritic Agate depending on the inclusions

depending on the inclusions

famous for producing nuggets in a wide color range from pale blue to dark green

It also helps to stop the white 'bloom' as minerals inside the stone leak out

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dendritic Agate depending on the inclusionsIolite 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