Iolite with Flash 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE R0305 It was originally found in

It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

gray and white

Carnelian also soothes lower back problems and helps with symptoms of depression

Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn

Iolite with Flash 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE R0305 It was originally found inIolite 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.