Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Viking’s Compass Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones

Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones

where it gets its name

It is a form of Chrysoberyl

What is so special about these iron meteorites is their unique Widmanstätten patterns

We only get the privilege of buying from them once a year so supplies are limited

Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Viking’s Compass Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tonesIolite 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.