Iolite

//ˈaɪəˌlaɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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cordieritedichroite

Etymology

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

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