Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 8mm Dark producing the effect of the

producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

and features dark manganese dendrites throughout

is aptly named for its shades of gold

Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 8mm Dark producing the effect of theIolite 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.