Other common names are water sapphire and Vikings' compass, named so because of it's ability to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days. Cordierite is found in Germany, Brazil, Norway, Finland and Madagascar.
Water sapphire: See Iolite.
Wedding Cup: The tradition of the Jungfrauenbecher, meaning "maiden's cup" originated in Germany during the 16th century.
WATER SAPPHIRE
"Water sapphire" is not a true sapphire, but is iolite, a more common, softer, and much less expensive mineral. It is a transparent, violet-blue, light blue or yellow-gray mineral.
Water Sapphire
Water Sapphire is a sapphire that is found in different shades of blue, reminiscent of water.
White Gold
White Gold is an alloy comprised of gold and nickel.
Also known as the Water Sapphire, it is sometimes used as a substitute for Tanzanite and Sapphire. Iolite is said to bring the wearer spiritual incite as well as the ability to see both sides of an issue.
Sometimes called 'Water Sapphire' because of it's pretty blue violet color which is similar to light blue sapphires, Iolite is a gemstone variety of cordierite.
aka Cordierite, Dichroite, Spanish Lazulite, Vikings' Compass, Water Sapphire
The name iolite comes from the Greek ios ("violet").
Iolite is sometimes referred to as "water sapphire" because it is commonly found in water deposits. It can be mistaken for sapphires. Iolite is found in the U.S., Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, and Brazil.
Also known as Cordierite and "water sapphire" is usually a blue to violet colored gemstone.
It has been called a "water sapphire". Iolite is highly trichroic; in one direction it is totally colorless, this aspect was the origin of the water description. The "blue denim" gemstone is another deserving description.
Iolite, also known an water sapphire, is a transparent, violet-blue, light blue, or yellow-gray mineral. Iolite is pleochroic; a single stone will show many colors (in the case of Iolite, violet-blue, light blue, and yellow-gray).
Iolite is known as Canadian Sapphire, Water Sapphire, Corierite, and Dichroite. Iolite is found in India, Sri Lanka and Connecticut within the U.S. The name Iolite is derived from this gems magnificent violet color.
Iolite (meaning 'violet stone'), also known as water sapphire and lynx sapphire, is a transparent, violet-blue, light blue, or yellow-gray mineral.
Iolite and Cordierite are the semi precious stones sold as sapphire in the name of Lux sapphire, Lynz sapphire and Water sapphire.
The gem trade has yet another name for this mineral "water sapphire". It is usually cut so that the strongest blue color comes up through the top of the stone. It often shows gray overtones which can detract from its appearance.
Also called "water sapphire", iolite has a dichroite effect, meaning, when it is looked at from different directions, it shows different colors according to the light passed through it.
Iolite: (also called dichroite or water sapphire). A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia which is usually violet-blue, but can be deep blue, light blue-gray, and yellow-white.
(also called dichroite or water sapphire). A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia which is usually violet-blue, but can be deep blue, light blue-gray, and yellow-white. Makes a beautiful transparent gemstone which is remarkable for its dichroism.
Iolite is also popularly known as "water sapphire."
People have traditionally believed that iolite has influence
over many traits and personal characteristics such as
leadership ability, confidence in self, and inner strength.
Iolite is also knows as the mineral cordierite and sometimes called water sapphire and lynx sapphire. The name means 'violet stone' and is a transparent, violet-blue, light blue, or yellow-gray and pleochroic; a single stone will show many colors.
Iolite was sometimes called « water sapphire », which is incorrect and now prohibited.
Chanthaburi
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In earlier times, this stone was also known as "water sapphire". It was seen that if a cube is being cut out from lolite, one of its side looked exactly like a sapphire and the other is as plain as water.
Iolite - A transparent, violet blue, light or yellow gray mineral. Also know as the water sapphire. 7-71/2 on the Mohs scale.
The name iolite comes from the Greek ios, which means violet. Iolite is sometimes known as "water sapphire" because of its light violet blue color, but other iolite gemstones may range from clear to honey yellow.
It is for this reason that it is sometimes known as water sapphire.
While an iolite necklace or iolite earrings are probably the best ways to showcase this gem’s unique color, iolite rings are also desirable, ...
Iolite is very similar to Blue Sapphire when it is cut, hence its nickname "Water Sapphire". The stone has a rich violet-blue tinge when viewed from some angles, yet a much paler, almost grey colour when viewed from others.
This stone is a beautiful sapphire blue in one direction, but a yellow gray in another. When properly cut, the blue color dominates and the gem is quite beautiful. It is sometimes called water sapphire.
A cube cut from iolite will look a violetish blue almost like sapphire from one side, clear as water from the other, and a honey yellow from the top. This property led some people to call iolite "water sapphire" in the past, ...
Garnet is understood to mean pyrope and almandine, 7-71/2 on the Hardness scale. Birthstone for January. Iolite - A transparent, violet blue, light or yellow gray mineral. Also know as the water sapphire. 7-71/2 on the Mohs' scale.
 See also: Water, Sapphire, Color, Stone, Iolite
  
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