Iolite 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 InchIolite 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.

It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible

Blood Quartz is a clear to milky-white silicon dioxide mineral

it was thought to have fallen approximately 800

” which translates to “stone of many colors

Use Ocean Jasper to enhance any space that you use for repose

Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished

Ocean Jasper works on all levels of being

and used it to create amulets to be buried with the deceased

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

browns and grays are reminiscent of a rainforest

Other names include: quickstick

The contrasts in this stone really make it a striking addition to any design -- creamy white quartz permeated by black tendrils of manganese branching through the stone