noun
- A blue or violet variety of the mineral tourmaline, valued as a gemstone.
Usage: mineralogy; also called iolite in some contexts
Examples
- The jeweler selected a dichroite stone for its striking blue hue.
- Dichroite is prized by collectors for its pleochroic properties.
- The dichroite specimen displayed different colors when viewed from different angles.
- Gemstone dealers often market dichroite as a more affordable alternative to sapphire.