Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch White Howlite Opal is a natural gemstone

Opal is a natural gemstone made from silica mineral and 90% are found in Australia

and pure ferrosilite contains no magnesium

It is believed to hold earth and fire energies and to aid in remaining calm and grounded

Onyx has been both revered and feared throughout history

and an Amazonite ring was found among the treasures in King Tutankhamun’s tomb

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch White Howlite Opal is a natural gemstoneIolite 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.