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Iolite has
different colors in different directions in the crystal. A cube cut
from iolite will look a violetish blue almost like sapphire from one
side, clear as water from the other, and a honey yellow from the top.
This property led some people to call iolite "water sapphire" in the
past, a name that is now obsolete.
Pleochroism may have been helpful in navigation but it makes things
difficult for a gem cutter. If iolite is not cut from exactly the right
direction, no matter the shape of the rough, its color will not show to
its best advantage.
Iolite is usually a purplish blue when cut properly, with a softness to the color that can be quite attractive.
Iolite is readily available and surprisingly affordable. The better and richer the blue, the better. It is mined in India, Sri Lanka,Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Brazil. The Vikings probably mined iolite from deposits in Norway and Greenland.
Iolite is relatively hard but should be protected from blows. With
its attractive color and reasonable price, it may become a jewelry
staple in the future.
Iolite attracts friends and releases an energy of
leadership and self-confidence. It helps the wearer to take charge of
their life and broaden their perspective, leading to success in their
endeavors. Iolite also helps to eliminate debt by encouraging the wearer
to take responsibility on how to manage finances. Available Shapes:
Triangle | Round | Square | Heart | Drop | Baguette | Briolette | Oval | Octagon/ Emerald | Pears | Marquise | Fancy | Trillion
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