Iolite 6x8mm Handcut Faceted Irregular Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Spinel Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal

Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal

For many years

but gemologists eventually gave it its own spotlight

Peridot (pair-uh-doe) is one of only two gems

dark specks or veins

Iolite 6x8mm Handcut Faceted Irregular Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Spinel Beautiful specimens of Precious OpalIolite 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.