Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch Grounding The holes in these beads

The holes in these beads are straight

which tends to be a strong blue color

naturally occurring mineral composed of pure carbon

Goldstone is a manmade material

Strand Length: 16 Inches

Iolite 10x19-15x36 Graduated Faceted Tear Drop - 8 Inch Grounding The holes in these beadsIolite 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