Bloody Iolite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch White Dzi Agate Unlike other forms of opal

Unlike other forms of opal

Brings a sense of peace and contentment

in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan

Common Opal is generally opaque

an ideal choice for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces

Bloody Iolite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch White Dzi Agate Unlike other forms of opalIolite 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.