Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite is desired by some collectors

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

Calcite is a rock-forming mineral that is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary

We offer these portions in rounds so that you can add a bit of the universe to your jewelry designs

The material comes with variety of tan and crimson matrix colors which create a striking contrast to any color it may be enhanced

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite is desired by some collectorsIolite 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.