Iolite 12mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch 14x40mm Most topaz grows as crystals

Most topaz grows as crystals within the veins and voids of igneous rocks

The holes in these beads are straight

It is typically white or light gray with gray

spiritual and physical

Iolite 12mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch 14x40mm Most topaz grows as crystalsIolite 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.