Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dog Teeth Amethyst Picture Jasper is a form

Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional dendritic inclusions

including lazurite

perfect for any occasion that calls for some stony cheer

Named in honor of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in China where the stone was recently discovered

Iolite 7-8mm Faceted Cube - 8 Inch Dog Teeth Amethyst Picture Jasper is a formIolite 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. Note Due to the unique hand made manufacturing process of these beads, the