Chakra 4mm Faceted Coin Bead Strand 15-16 Inch nye_8inch_worst Viking explorers used thin pieces

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

initially as tools because of its hardness

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

Mohs hardness 7

brown and tan with some beads or inclusions of rust and rose

Chakra 4mm Faceted Coin Bead Strand 15-16 Inch nye_8inch_worst Viking explorers used thin piecesOur Chakra strands are comprised of Amethyst, Lapis, Blue Apatite, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Carnelian, Red Garnet and Crystal Quartz. Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone