iolite

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English[edit]

An iolite gemstone
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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) +‎ -lite.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

iolite (countable and uncountable, plural iolites)

  1. (gemology) The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

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Further reading[edit]

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Iolite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “iolite”, in Mindat.org‎[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.
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