Crossword clues for iolite
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Iolite
Iolite \I"o*lite\ ([imac]"[-o]*l[imac]t), n. [Gr. 'i`on a violet + -lite.] (Min.) A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also called dichroite. A variety called Caribbean iolite has a lighter blue color.
Wiktionary
iolite
n. (context gemology English) The clear variety of cordierite.
Usage examples of "iolite".
Thariinye adjusted the assembler to produce other silicates such as tourmaline and iolite, orthoclase and microcline.
Iol: Also known as iolite, cordierite, or violet stone (despite its usual overall hue of blue), this semiprecious stone is usually cut into faceted gemstones to best display its color change when viewed from different directions.