Polished Iolite Water Sapphire Sphere-Balls x 4 From Madagascar Mozambique This region produces a variety

This region produces a variety of quartz types

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

Shattuckite

The removal of the matrix not only enhances the visual appeal but also makes these specimens exceptionally lightweight

Size = 108 - 126 mm | 4

Polished Iolite Water Sapphire Sphere-Balls x 4 From Madagascar Mozambique This region produces a varietyPRODUCT 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