Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Calcite Lapis was ground and processed

Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting

creativity

The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods

yellow or green

The stone includes shades of blue-gray

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Calcite Lapis was ground and processedIolite 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.