Iolite 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch PARTTWOlabordaysale4dollar The ancient Egyptians carved amulets

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

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Mohs hardness 7

Yellow Opal is transparent to opaque

is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color

Iolite 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch PARTTWOlabordaysale4dollar The ancient Egyptians carved amuletsIolite 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.