Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dog Teeth Amethyst revered by ancient civilizations as

revered by ancient civilizations as a sacred stone of protection

particularly from archaeological sites like those in the Swat Valley

one of the first known to man

Red Agate purportedly enhances mental function

but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and greens

Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dog Teeth Amethyst revered by ancient civilizations asIolite 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