Iolite with Flash 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch R0712 and it can be mottled

and it can be mottled or striated with veins of these colors

Whether you are a collector of cool rocks or are in awe of its beauty

whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose

It is mined under extremely harsh conditions and the high-grade specimens are more rare than diamonds

Rhyolite is said to light the fire of creativity within the soul and help with self-realization

Iolite with Flash 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch R0712 and it can be mottledIolite 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.