Iolite 2x4mm Thin Rondelle Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch New February 2022 known for its incredible hardness

known for its incredible hardness

also known as Herkimer Diamond

is a calcium aluminium hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals

A mixture of hydrocarbons

Iolite 2x4mm Thin Rondelle Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch New February 2022 known for its incredible hardnessIolite 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.