Iolite 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch Size_3-4x6-7mm It is also one of

It is also one of the hardest

but a combination of minerals

This stone is found in the Himalayan mountains in India and is comprised of a hematite and iron shell fossil

Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

Iolite 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch Size_3-4x6-7mm It is also one ofIolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue 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.