Iolite 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCEIolite 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.

5" bead crimping pliers precisely crimps/folds 1

This stone has not been dyed or enhanced in any way

abbreviated as CZ

This makes sapphires very durable and scratch-resistant

golden brown and red

where it originated approximately 50 million years ago

Like all of Dakota Stones items

ranges in color from blue-green to green

Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person: its discoverer

but unlike rubies

The name "biotite" is used because these minerals generally cannot be distinguished without optical

or polished