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iolite

iolite

9.7
A blue or violet gem used in jewellery
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪəˌlaɪt/
translation icon : iolita
  • The necklace was adorned with several tiny iolite stones, adding a touch of elegance.

Examples

  • The style that your iolite vaporizer carries has an effect on all.

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  • The best and most lucrative thing about the iolite vaporizer is generally its orientation.

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  • I finally finished the Zombie Iolite Fringe Necklace in July, but by then the Bead Soup Blog Party had started, so there was no "me time."

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  • This beautiful ring features a large iolite gemstone that sparkles in the light.

  • I chose a pair of earrings set with iolite because of its stunning blue hue.

Synonyms

water sapphire
vsiolite
  • Specialized
9.9

A deep blue gemstone made from the mineral cordierite and used in jewelry

is the gem name covering blue or violet stones rather than only deep blue
cordierite
vsiolite
  • Specialized
9.9

A blue natural stone often used as a gem

is the jewelry gemstone form used for blue or violet stones

Surface Forms

iolite singular
iolites plural

Etymology

Iolite comes from the Greek root ion meaning 'violet' and the ending -lite meaning 'stone'. So iolite is literally a 'violet stone', which helps you remember it is a blue-violet gem used in jewelry.