Bloody Iolite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Cube Faceted A Grade Banded Discovered in Greenland in the

Discovered in Greenland in the late 1890's

Impression Jasper naturally occurs in colors of tan

Green is the most common color for Aventurine

Plated to prevent oxidization

Opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica

Bloody Iolite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Cube Faceted A Grade Banded Discovered in Greenland in theIolite 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.