Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite Its name is derived from

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

It is considered a stone of love and has been called the Stone of the Compassionate Heart

Cat’s Eye is a quartz stone that appears in a range of colors including white

In rare and highly sought after specimens

Iolite 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Ruby Zoisite Its name is derived fromIolite 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.