The name iolite is derived from the Greek word "ios" which translates to "violet." Iolite is also at times referred to as cordierite, named after Pierre Louis Antoine Cordier, who was a French mineralogist. Iolite is often utilized as a less expensive substitute for gemstones such as blue sapphire even though Iolites contain more of a purple tint when compared to blue sapphires. Iolite's most noticeable characteristic is known as pleochroism. Pleochroism is when a stone showcases a variety of colors that change depending on the light and angle the stone is viewed. Iolites can appear to look either blue or violet and when rotated the color changes to either a light blue or a shade of yellowish gray.
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