Polished Iolite Spheres x 3 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar MINERAL SPECIMEN Size = 36 - 105

Size = 36 - 105 mm

Schorl is the most common form of Tourmaline

Iolite was famed as the "Viking's Compass

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

Size = 81 - 121 mm

Polished Iolite Spheres x 3 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar MINERAL SPECIMEN Size = 36 - 105PRODUCT 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