Iolite 6mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch White Howlite Amazonite is a member of

Amazonite is a member of the feldspar family

however they are not currently sourced from this region

It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen

Jade refers to an ornamental mineral

Iolite 6mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch White Howlite Amazonite is a member ofIolite 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.