TS Ron 10 Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Iolite - Iolite Tanzanite - 1.06ct Oval **** STUNNING!! **** for sale in Richards Bay / Empangeni (ID:42303047) I assure you I am not an geologist but I have never heard of a gemstone called a lolite/Tanzanite. Someone with knowledge of gemstones please shed some light on this one thank you. Edited July 31, 2011 by TS Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali Craft and Gems 14 Posted July 31, 2011 The gem would be either a Tanzanite or an Iolite, but based on the image, the seller has listed an Iolite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Jewels 10 Posted July 31, 2011 Some interesting reading for you: http://www.gemselect.com/gem-info/iolite/iolite-info.php http://www.gemstone.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:sapphire&catid=1:gem-by-gem&Itemid=14 As far as my knowledge goes, there is no such thing as Iolite Tanzanite...these are two seperate stones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeness 10 Posted August 1, 2011 Iolite is simply a much cheaper stone that can be a fairly convincing Tanzanite simulant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted August 1, 2011 I hate it when sellers don't specify what it is you are buying. A Tanzinite is a Tanzinite, an Iolite and Iolite and so forth, not a Ruby gem or a Tanzanite blue Sapphire. I get mad when I see this, newbies are often caught out by this type of advertising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
