GEMSTONE SPECIES - INORGANIC

Blue-Violet Iolite is the most well-known variety of iolite, admired for its rich indigo to violet-blue hues and remarkable pleochroism, displaying shades of blue, violet, and gray when viewed from different angles.
Key Facts:
--> Colour Blue to violet-blue
--> Transparent
--> Vitreous  Luster
--> Strong pleochroism is a signature feature
--> Typically, untreated and naturally beautiful 

Cat’s Eye Iolite is a rare and captivating variety of iolite that displays chatoyancy, a glowing "cat’s eye" effect that appears as a luminous band of light across the stone when it's cut into a cabochon. This optical phenomenon is caused by fine parallel inclusions.
Key Facts:
--> Colour Bluish-violet to grayish-blue
--> Distinct cat’s eye (chatoyancy)
--> Typically cabochon is used to enhance the optical effect
--> Very rare and collectible form of iolite
--> Often untreated, prized for its natural phenomenon 

Iolite Sunstone is a rare and striking gem that combines the deep violet-blue colour of iolite with the metallic shimmer (aventurescence) of sunstone. This unique fusion occurs when hematite or copper platelets are naturally included within iolite, giving the stone a glittery or sparkled appearance under light.
Key Facts:
--> Colour Bluish-violet with orange, golden, or reddish shimmer
-->  Aventurescence (sparkling effect) + pleochroism
--> Cabochon or sometimes faceted to highlight both effects
--> A rare natural blend of two phenomena: shimmer + pleochroism
--> Typically, untreated, valued for its natural beauty