Polished Rare Iolite Spheres x 2 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar Zimbabwe from light to darker blue

from light to darker blue

Size = 57 - 91 mm

Size = 15 - 35 mm | 0

acquiring its name from the German name of that locality

displays a wide range of colours

Polished Rare Iolite Spheres x 2 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar Zimbabwe from light to darker bluePRODUCT 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