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Iolite
According to legend, Vikings used iolite slices to reduce glare when checking the sun’s position.
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Iolite Care and Cleaning
Learn about iolite's durability and how to care for your iolite jewelry.
Iolite History and Lore
Iolite has a long history of use as an adornment and possibly as a navigation tool.
Iolite Description
This silicate of aluminum, iron, and magnesium has two distinctive features—a beautiful, violetish blue through slightly violetish blue hue derived from iron and a striking, eye-visible pleochroism.
