River Stone 5x8mm Rondelle - Large Hole Beads Marquise but has been used historically

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors

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

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

River Stone 5x8mm Rondelle - Large Hole Beads Marquise but has been used historicallyRiver Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutral color into your designs. This stone is relatively soft, according to the Mohs hardness scale, so treat it gently.