Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Bicone Amazonite has a long and

Amazonite has a long and illustrious history dating back to Mesopotamia

By soaking the stone in a non-toxic chemical solution

and alleviating pain

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

Iolite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Bicone Amazonite has a long andIolite 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.