925 Sterling Silver Iolite Gemstone Gold Plated Handmade Designer Earrings

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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 - 9X11, 10X10 MM

Stone Shape - Oval, Square

Stone Color -  Blue

Stone Cutting - Faceted

Weight -            10.79 Gms

SKU -               CSER-1464

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