- Brand: Casa de plata
- Product Code: CSR-2280
- Availability: By Order
The name 'iolite' originates from the Greek
word 'ios' meaning 'violet'. Iolite's strong pleochroism earned it the
misleading trade name of 'water-sapphire', a name now obsolete. From one
direction, iolite can appear sapphire-like blue and from another, it can appear
as clear as water. Furthermore, from the top view down, it can appear light golden
or honey-yellow in color. 'Dichroite' is another synonym for iolite in
reference to its pleochroic ability; 'dichroite' is a Greek word which loosely
translates as 'two-colored rock'. Iolite is also known as 'the Viking stone'
because according to Norse legend, Vikings used iolite as a polarizing filter
to help them find the sun on cloudy days. It is believed that the Vikings
discovered iolite deposits throughout Norway and Greenland.
Description
Stone - Iolite
Stone Size - 6X12 MM
Stone Shape - Marquise
Stone Color - Blue
Stone Cutting - Faceted
Weight - 6.75 Gms
SKU - CSR-2280