Iol

Iol, also known as violet stone, was the name by which iolite (cordierite) was commonly known in the Realms. Such stones were sacred to Deneir, the Scribe of Oghma.
==Description==
This semi-precious stone was predominately blue in hue, but its color changed with viewing angle, from dark blue to straw-yellow. Small iols could be transparent but larger stones tended to have inclusions that could cause a star-like effect or, in the case of trapped hematite crystals, a flash of golden color much like sunstones. Iols were usually facet-cut to best display the stone's color change. A typical iol had a base value of 50 gp.
==Powers==
Iol stones were the best component for use in making ioun stones.
==Rumors and legends==
Faerûnian legends said this gemstone had a strong affinity for magic, but few knew of its connection to ioun stones.
==Appendix==
===See also===
* Ioun stone
===Gallery===
Cordierite.jpg|Blue iol (left), colorless/yellow iol (right).
Iol.png|Iol gem found in Icewind Dale.
===Appearances===
:;Video Games
::Baldur's Gate series • Icewind Dale series
===References===
Category:Semi-precious stones
Category:Gems
Category:50-74 gold pieces
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril
Category:Items