Polished Iolite Water Sapphire Sphere-Balls x 4 From Madagascar Mozambique forming in trigonal crystalline structures

forming in trigonal crystalline structures typically found in sedimentary rocks such as limestone and marble

Size = 77 - 87 mm | 3 - 3

and pale to dark amethyst

The name "iolite" comes from the Greek word for violet

Polished Iolite Water Sapphire Sphere-Balls x 4 From Madagascar Mozambique forming in trigonal crystalline structuresPRODUCT 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