iolite

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/ˈaɪəˌlaɪt/

noun

The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

OriginAncient Greek ἴον →
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Meanings

nouniolite (countable and uncountable, plural iolites)

plural iolites

  1. countableuncountablegemologyThe clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἴον“violet”
  2. Englishiolite

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

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APA

iolite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iolite

MLA

“iolite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iolite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iolite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iolite.

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