Iolite。菫青石

Iolite has a violet color similar to blue sapphires. It is also called the Vikings’ compass because of its ability to determine the direction of the sun on an overcast day. The major sources of this amazing stone come from Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar and Burma. They can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush.

菫青石有著與藍寶石相似的紫羅蘭色。因為菫青石可以在烏雲密佈的陰天用以辨別太陽的方位，因此也被稱為維京人(北歐海盜)的羅盤，這神奇的寶石主要產於斯里蘭卡、印度、馬達加斯加以及緬甸。菫青石可以用溫的肥皂水還有軟毛刷來清潔保養。