0.2000 Cts of Blue Iolite in a oval Cut

5x3mm,Med/dark Blue Iolite-oval

Med/dark color with nice cuts, a good "water-sapphire"

• Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions - Gems

   

  The name comes from its violet color. Also called cordierite, dichroite and water sapphire. It describes the transparent to translucent form of Cordierite, and it has recently become a popular gemstone. Iolite can be light to deep blue, and usually has a purplish tinge to it. Deeper colored stones are more valuable. Iolite is very affordable and durable, and can be used as a substitute for more expensive blue gemstones such as Sapphire.

• Iolite Specifications:
  • Gem Species: CORDIERITE
  • Hardness: 7 -
  • Density: 2.61
  • RI: 1.54 -
• Size: 5 (D) mm
• Cut: oval
• Calibrated Gemstone: Yes
• Carat Weight: 0.200 Carats Ave
• Overall Grade: AAA-
• Clarity Description: IF - Internally Flawless: Free on inclusions under 10x magnification.
• Clarity Breakdown: Loupe clean meaning that no inclusions are seen using 10x magnification.
• Cutting Breakdown: Exceptional brilliance with a precision cut. Stone has equal and symmetrical faceting with proper cutting angles "critical angle" and proper depth.
• Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
• Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good, Image is Sharp but doesn't show clear depth,, & Background is Close to True.
• Photo Shows Numerous views of gemstone.
• Photo Taken with Flash.
• Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
• Pricing based on single gemstone.
• Note: Photo taken with cloth background.
• Background has bleed from color of gemstone.
• Photo shows mult section of other gemstones.
• Pricing based on single gemstone.
• We grade each gemstone for Color, Clarity, cut, and Carat weight. We try to define / analysis each gemstone and photo taken (all photo are of the gemstone itself not a general stone photo) to help you make a better decision.
• These photos are intended to provide you with an accurate visual representation of the gem.
• Photo's taken with a macro lens, which may make the gemstone look larger in some views..
• Combining of views also may make gemstone look different sizes.
• All photos are the exactly the gemstone pictured, minus any display items. Photos are likely not actual size; please see item description for dimensions. If there is a defect not discernible in the pictures, it will be included in the text. , Please keep in mind that the prismatic reflective properties of gems will often produce varying degrees of color and what colors you see, someone else may not. If there is a concern or doubt, please ask prior to purchase. Remember that color is a very tricky thing to transmit electronically. There are many variables, including lighting, background, physical filters, digital filters, the capabilities of the monitor on which the image is displayed, and the color perception of the viewer.
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