Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 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.

pale green or copper red

Stone Description -

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

and often features color banding

discovered a way to improve the quality of turquoise in the 1980's

chrysocolla

strong tropical wood native to the Philippines

It may also be called Rocky Butte Picture Jasper

There are 37 different mica minerals

Ocean Jasper is said to be the Stone of Compassion

and peridot

Pink Crazy Lace Agate is actually Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with pink to bring out the beautiful swirling and circular concentric patterns in the stone