SKU: C022

Iolite

1.66 carats

$116.00

Out of stock

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Iolite, also known as Cordierite, was in the past called Water Sapphire, but it is not related to sapphire (corundum). This is a beautiful blue stone with a modest price tag.  This is quite suitable for jewelry, having a hardness of 7.5.

Carats

1.66

Clarity

Color Specification

Color

Blue

Cut

Dimensions (mm)

9.5 x 6.8 x 4.5

Origin

Overall Quality

Treatments

None

1

According to legend, Vikings used iolite slices to reduce glare when checking the sun’s position on cloudy days.

2

Iolite’s name is from the Greek word “ios”, meaning “violet”.

3

When you turn iolite, you’ll see three distinct colors in three crystal directions.

4

Iolite is also popularly known as “water sapphire.”

5

Iolite is the gemstone for the 21st wedding anniversary.