All photos are taken in both natural outdoor light and indoor artificial light to showcase the stone’s range of hues under different conditions.
 
Description:
Iolite is a captivating variety of Cordierite, named after the Greek word ios, meaning “violet.” This collection hails from India and showcases the stone’s remarkable pleochroism—a property that causes its color to shift between deep blue, violet, and shimmering gold depending on the angle of light. This large sphere is beautifully banded with sparkling flecks along a primarily lighter violet stone 
 
Metaphysical Insight:
Iolite is closely associated with the Third Eye chakra and is often used in meditation to access deeper insight, inner vision, and intuitive wisdom.