Light Blue Gemstone

Iolite is a transparent gemstone quality form of the mineral cordierite.

Light blue gemstone.

For lighter toned blue gemstones a somewhat better clarity grade will improve the gem s appearance. Just remember it s not. Since the color can mask inclusions it makes them less noticeable however avoid large inclusions or fractures as these can still make the stone more breakable. While blue is the most well known sapphire color which can be found in a range of colors.

Sapphire is made of corundum and becomes blue due to the presence of titanium and iron during its formation. Favorite add to. Clarity grades have much less importance in blue gemstones than in colorless stones. The finest of these blue crystals is known as the paraiba tourmaline which is among the most expensive of blue gemstones owing to its brilliant turquoise color.

Being a cooling stone it has a soft soothing elegance that is used to cure insomnia promote strength and healing and ensure a healthy life. Guide to precious semi precious color gemstones. Check price on james allen. Gemselect s list of precious semi precious gemstones.

Blue lace agate as it is known is usually banded in layers of light blue bright blue stripes and threads of brown. It has a hardness of 7 to 7 5 on the mohs scale making quite suitable for jewelry wear. 4 5 out of 5 stars 4 141 4 141 reviews 7 90. These blue gems come from the variety of tourmaline called indicolite from the word indigo though the gemstone may be a light blue not necessarily indigo.

Natural amazonite matte round beads 14mm amazonite gemstone beads light blue gemstone natural blue gemstones 14mm gemstone 15inch selectbeads. Sapphire is the most popular blue gemstone and possibly the most highly sought after colored gemstone for engagement rings. Iolite is known to exhibit pronounced pleochroism often displaying violet blue yellow gray and light blue all in the same stone depending on the angle from which it is viewed. With over 130 gem varieties our gemstone index will help you find the perfect colored stone for your jewelry crystal healing needs.