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or man-made) have variations in colors and patterns

Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicate that occurs in a range of vivid colors including deep purple

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

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Bloody Iolite 2.5mm Banded Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_09142023 but differ in chemical compositionIolite 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.