Loose Natural Iolite Gemstone!

A watery purplish Blue Iolite from Namibia!  Much nicer than picture shows!  Custom faceted into a design called "Star Trek"   The color is gorgeous.  Custom faceted by Ron.

Iolite is a extreme example of a color shifting property called pleochroism. Iolite will appear violet blue, sometimes clear, shift it again and you can see a golden yellow! This unique phenomenon helped the Vikings on their sea journeys. The Vikings would gaze through a thin piece of Iolite. They were then able to tell by the shifting color, their navigating position of the sun.

This awesome Iolite is a perfect gem for a unique jewelry piece such as a ring or a pendant!

Species / Variety: Iolite
Country: Namibia
Color: bluish Violet
Carat Weight: .32 cts.
Shape / Cut: Custom Faceted Trilliant Design called "Star Trek"
Size: 5 X 5 MM  Depth: 3 MM
Clarity:  Very Good
Treatment: Non Treatments. 100% Natural!