Polished Iolite Spheres x 2 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar POLISHED r-1xnzce8{-moz-user-select:text

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Size = 106 - 163 mm

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Polished Iolite Spheres x 2 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar POLISHED r-1xnzce8{-moz-user-select:textPRODUCT 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