Iolite Natural 5X7mm Drop - 8 Inch Tools & Supplies The original stones were often

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

creating a beautiful blend of pink and green in mottled patterns

Robles is a light

in colors from light green to yellow green to olive

and rose along with deep maroon dendrites

Iolite Natural 5X7mm Drop - 8 Inch Tools & Supplies The original stones were oftenIolite 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.