Discover the unique beauty of Iolite with our amazing 6mm round cabochons.
These rose cut crystals are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your rings, small pendants, and earrings.
WHAT IS IOLITE:
Iolite is the gemstone variety of the mineral Cordierite.
It's translucent to transparent with a blue to bluish-violet colour.
The colour of Iolite is often compared to Sapphire but has more of a purple tint.
One of its most notable characteristics is pleochroism.
Pleochroism is an optical phenomenon that enables a rock, mineral or gemstone to exhibit different colours when viewed from different angles.
Size: 6mm
Type: Magnesium Iron Aluminium Cyclosilicate
Colour: Blue with a touch of Purple
Hardness: 7 to 7.5 on Mohs Scale
Metaphysical properties of Iolite.