India Iolite is the gem variety of the mineral cordierite. It is frequently confused with sapphire due to its rich blue hue. Usually the pleochroism is very pronounced in iolite and three different colors can be seen in the same stone. In viewing an iolite stone, the colors violet blue, gray and a lighter blue can be seen depending on the angle of sight. The present stone is an oval-cut iolite of rich bluish violet hue having excellent clarity and luster, RHC4329. Weighing approximately 6.01 carats and measuring 13.75 x 9.95 x 7.7 mm