Beading Glossary - Letter I
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 | Iolite A translucent gem of cordierite, a silicate of aluminum and magnesium. Shows two or more colors depending on how it is viewed. |  | Ivory A hard, smooth, white material from the tusks of elephants and sea mammals, used for beads and carved into statues. Harvesting ivory is illegal due to the near extinction of these animals. Synthetic ivory is made from celluloid, casein, and plastic. |
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