Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Diamond This makes sapphires very durable

This makes sapphires very durable and scratch-resistant

Malachite is a copper carbonate with a bright green color and dark green banding

tourmaline and other minerals

Lepidocrosite

Iolite 6-12mm Faceted Irregular Rectangle - 8 Inch Diamond This makes sapphires very durableIolite 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. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the