Iolite Tumble Stone- 3cm

Iolite 

Iolite is appreciated for its deep blue to violet tones, often showing subtle color shifts depending on the angle of light. Its elegant, slightly smoky appearance gives the stone a refined and natural character.

Because of its attractive color and clarity, Iolite is used for polished stones, beads, cabochons, and collector pieces. Its visual depth and natural variation make each specimen unique and appealing for both jewelry and display.

✨ Fact & Fun Fact:
Iolite is the gem-quality variety of the mineral cordierite, a magnesium iron aluminum silicate. It is strongly pleochroic, meaning it can appear blue, violet, gray, or yellowish depending on viewing angle. Historically, Viking sailors are believed to have used thin pieces of iolite as a natural polarizing filter to locate the sun on cloudy days, earning it the nickname “Viking’s Compass.”