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Iolite
last edited:  1/15/08    number of photos:  9            
Iolite is cordierite, Mg2Al4Si5O18                                           
cordierite as a mineral

hardness: 7 to 7.5

 

faceted iolite
iolite, faceted:  A  B  C  D

iolite, cabochons:  A

 

iolite in jewelry
iolite, earrings:  A 

iolite, ring:  A

iolite beads:  A  B
 

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