Iolite 2x4mm Thin Rondelle Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Beehive This semi to translucent stone

This semi to translucent stone occurs in an array of hues

Labradorite is said to be a Stone Of Transformation

due to exposure to different temperatures during its formation

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Obsidian is produced when lava erupts from a volcano and cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth

Iolite 2x4mm Thin Rondelle Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Beehive This semi to translucent stoneIolite 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.