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Iolite
- Brazil
- Gems, 9.04 mm x 7.11 mm, 1.31 ct
- Start Time: 07/27/2023 7:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/03/2023 7:03:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $45
Item Description
Iolite is a variety of Cordierite that features a beautiful combination of blue/purple and golden/yellow hues. These gems are well-known around the world, but there are truly only a few places that produce a good amount of gem quality material. Years ago I was told that before Tanzanite was on the market, Iolite was one arguably one of the most well-known pleochroic gems out there. Iolite translated from Greek literally means "violet stone". These gems are sometimes known as "water Sapphire" in various corners of the gem world, but it is truly gem grade Cordierite. Iolite is strongly pleochroic and shows a strong blue color one direction, a violet color another direction, and a yellowish color in the third direction. This particular gem is from Brazil, and has an "Oval Brilliant" cut, and it does show fairly good pleochroism when rotated on its various axes.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $45 * | 08/03/2023 6:59:49 pm (CDT) |
| $45 * | 08/03/2023 6:59:49 pm (CDT) |
| $40 | 08/03/2023 6:49:29 pm (CDT) |
| $36 | 08/03/2023 6:49:29 pm (CDT) |
| $35 | 08/03/2023 6:48:35 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 08/03/2023 5:18:23 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 08/03/2023 2:49:12 pm (CDT) |
| $20 | 07/30/2023 6:18:37 am (CDT) |
| $15 | 07/30/2023 1:59:01 am (CDT) |
| $10 | 07/29/2023 5:44:08 am (CDT) |