Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm Our Red Terra Agate is

Our Red Terra Agate is dyed to give a unique

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

The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat

It is considered a stone of love and has been called the Stone of the Compassionate Heart

It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its variety of colors and formations

Iolite 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Size_14mm Our Red Terra Agate isIolite 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.