Iolite Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Beadalon As the stone catches the

As the stone catches the light

as well as a stone of prosperity

although the colors are much more muted

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits

Iolite Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Beadalon As the stone catches 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.