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August 20, 2008
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  Home > Gemstones > Varieties > Iolite

Natural Iolite

Natural Iolite When Iolite crystal is cut in the proper alignment, the gem has an attractive rich violet hue.

It has medium durability and is suitable for most jewelry settings. Because of its strong pleochroism, it appears to be different colors when viewed from different angles.

The more prized Iolite are those gemstones with the deepest hues. Iolite may be heated to enhance the color. This treatment is stable and permanent.

There are 193 Iolite(s) organised in the following categories: Cabochon SingleCarving SingleCarving LotFacet LotFacet SingleSet and Layouts,  gemstones. Price of our Iolite range from USD 16.00 to USD 342.00 and all gemstones are 100% natural. No lab, created or synthetic gemstones.

We grade our stones with strict adherence to current GIA (Gemological Institute of America) standards for color, tone, hue, saturation and clarity and all gems are identified and graded only by GIA certified gemologists.

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Why choose Icgems.com?

>Cabochon Single Iolite [ 1 ]
>Carving Single Iolite [ 21 ]
>Carving Lot Iolite [ 4 ]
>Facet Lot Iolite [ 69 ]
>Facet Single Iolite [ 97 ]
>Set and Layouts Iolite [ 1 ]
> Most Expensive Iolite
> Cheapest Iolite
> Only 100% natural gemstones
> 50 years of combined expertise
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Find your Iolite

Our Iolite(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 193 Iolite(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Shape Length (mm) Width (mm)
Category Weight (cts) Price (USD)
violet
blue
purple

About Iolite gemstones

Color Blue to Blue Violet
Refractive Index 7.0-7.5
Pleochroism Very strong
Chemical Composition Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Hardness 1.52-1.57
Crystal Group Orthorhombic
Ocurrence Africa, Asia, India
Iolite Iolite
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