Pietersite 10mm Round - 8-Inch 14mm Iolite most commonly occurs in

Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue-gray

The stone's composition remains somewhat ambiguous

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Agate has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan

Pietersite 10mm Round - 8-Inch 14mm Iolite most commonly occurs inPietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.