Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch 14mm The presence of chromium is

The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color

Montana Moss Agate is an unusual Moss Agate in that it exhibits some banding

It takes its name from Mooka Creek

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

so only a finite amount of rough material remains

Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch 14mm The presence of chromium isIolite 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. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the