Polished Blue Iolite "Water Sapphire" Spheres x 15 From Madagascar XL (X LARGE) Size = 250 x 180

Size = 250 x 180 x 101 mm

Always nice seeing new materials coming out of Namibia

Carnelian’s striking color is due to the presence of colloidally dispersed hematite (iron oxide)

and therefore maintain its integrity

Polished Blue Iolite "Water Sapphire" Spheres x 15 From Madagascar XL (X LARGE) Size = 250 x 180A NOTE FROM NICK A tray of 15 small beautifully polished Blue Iolite "Water Sapphire" spheres, blue cordierite rare material. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Polished Malagasy Iolite Iolite, or Water Sapphire, is the more Solid Blue or gemmy blue form of Cordierite, shifting from vibrant blue to nearly black in dim light. Polished by Madagascars expert lapidaries, this scarce material, with only a few kilograms surfacing sporadically, boasts colors like blue