Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch SE08252022 Composite beads may also be

Composite beads may also be called "mosaic beads" because of the visible fragments

Iron gives them blue

It's soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone

It is a rare occurrence to find gem-grade hackmanite

Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch SE08252022 Composite beads may also beIolite 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