Iolite 6mm Energy Prism - 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.

tans and golden tones that occur naturally within the stone

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

stalactites

This stone has not been dyed or enhanced in any way

milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral

It is most often found in the Baltic region

It is opaque

thought to be derived from trace amounts of titanium

Fire Opal is a transparent or translucent stone named for the vivid red

crystallized and infused in Quartz

Lepidocrosite

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine