Iolite

Water Saffron Viking Compass Stone

Iolite is a gemstone belonging to the cordierite mineral group. It exhibits strong pleochroism, meaning it displays different colors when viewed from different angles – typically blue, violet, and yellow-brown. Historically used for navigation due to its directional properties, iolite is now primarily valued as an ornamental stone.

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