Iolite 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch Tsavorite Weight: grams: 85-230 grams

Weight: grams: 85-230 grams

Micas are fairly light and relatively soft

This collection features material sourced from the Joo-shahn County mines

and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible

prized throughout history for its beautiful colors and patterns

Iolite 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch Tsavorite Weight: grams: 85-230 gramsIolite 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.