am lolite. Seafaring Vikings used me to filter the haze and glare from their eyes, and my power over the sun aided these fearless warriors in navigating the vast oceans upon which they sailed. My name is from the Greek "los", meaning violet.

lolite, mined in India, Sri Lanka, Africa and Brazil, can be obtained in sizes up to 4 to 5 carats reasonably easily, although much larger gems have been found. It is commonly cut into traditional shapes, and its most desirable color is a rich violet-blue.