Iolite

Item Description

Iolite translated from Greek literally means "violet stone". These gems are sometimes known as "water Sapphire" in various corners of the gem world, but it is truly gem grade Cordierite. Iolite is strongly pleochroic and shows a strong blue color one direction, a violet color another direction, and a yellowish color in the third direction. This stone is a virtually eye clean Iolite from the Burmese gem gravels. It has an "Emerald" cut, and is a great, larger sized gem for your collection.