iolite

noun

iolite

noun

/ˈaɪəˌlaɪt/

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

1

Gemology, Geography, Geology, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Natural sciences The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

Hypernyms
cordierite, dichroite

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