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Iolite / Cordierite, round beads of 6 or 8 mm. Sold in 38/39 cm bead strand, in 17 to 21 cm bracelet, in 45 cm necklace or 60 cm sautoir. Quality AA to AAA!
Please note: The pearl threads do not have a clasp, but if you wish, ask us and you will receive a bracelet, necklace or sautoir made to your measurements, 'ready to wear'!
- "If you would like a specific model or individual beads, please send us a message, thank you."
- Sales options :
.In 38/39 cm threads, pearl size of 6, 8 or 10 millimeters
.In bracelets from 17 to 21 cm (High resistance elastic thread)
.In 45 cm necklaces (Silver, Silver tone or Gold finish)
.In 60 cm necklace (Silver, Silver tone or Gold finish)
Assembly by Gem & Zen guaranteed for 2 years
For information:
Number of beads on a 38 to 40 centimeter thread depending on arrivals:
10 mm = 38 to 39 beads
8 mm = 48 to 49 beads
6 mm = 63 to 65 beads
4 mm = 96 to 98 beads
📋 Mineralogical sheet:
Characteristic
Detail
Name
Iolite (Cordierite)
Category
Silicate (inosilicate)
Chemical formula
(Mg,Fe)₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Color
Deep blue to blue-violet, sometimes grayish
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Habit
Elongated prismatic crystals, compact masses
Hardness (Mohs)
7–7.5
Density
2.58–2.66 g/cm³
Glow
Glassy
Transparency
Transparent to translucent
Cleavage
Perfect in some directions
Optical properties
Pronounced blue/purple/grey pleochroism
Main deposits
India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar
Use
Jewelry (gems, cabochons), mineral collection, lithotherapy
When you shop at Gem & Zen, part of your money goes to Nepal's artisans from the 'Help in Action' association. We value sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, which we express, among other things, by making our business processes more sustainable. We therefore donate a percentage of our annual profits to charitable organizations.
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