Polished Iolite Spheres x 3 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar MINERAL SPECIMEN the traditional art of polishing

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with smoky shades hinting at natural radiation exposure and the light Hematoid tint arising from trace amounts of iron oxide

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Size = 121 - 158 mm

Size = 151 - 180 mm

Polished Iolite Spheres x 3 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar MINERAL SPECIMEN the traditional art of polishingPRODUCT DESCRIPTION Malagasy Iolite Water Sapphire: The Viking's Compass Iolite, also known as Water Sapphire or Cordierite, is a rare non gemmy variety found in large bodies and beautifully polished by world class lapidaries in Madagascar. Exceptionally scarce, only a few kilograms of this stunning material surface infrequently. It is highly prized for its deep blue color, which can appear almost black in dim light. Recent discoveries from the