Bloody Iolite 2.5mm Banded Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_09142023 ” is known for its

” is known for its pink

It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of colors and for its opalescence — the pearly luster of the opaque stone

AKA- Amazon Stone

but unlike rubies

Bloody Iolite 2.5mm Banded Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_09142023 ” is known for itsIolite 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.