Polished Iolite Spheres x 4 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
R1,114.40 ZAR
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Polished Iolite Spheres x 4 From Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
A136548MIX-250618BH-1-P58
R1,114.40 ZAR
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The Viking’s Rose-Tinted Compass: Malagasy Iolite with Pink Feldspar
Imagine if Viking navigators had traded their famed "Viking’s Compass" Iolite for rose tinted glasses crafted from the rare Malagasy Iolite, speckled with vibrant Pink Feldspar spots. Historically revered by Norse sailors for shielding their eyes and aiding navigation, Iolite, named after the Greek word for violet, boasts a gemmy blue hue that shifts with its unique pleochroism, earning it the nickname "Dichroite" or "two-colored rock." This extraordinary variety, formed in metamorphic rocks like shale or schist under intense heat and pressure, surfaced only once from Madagascar, polished to perfection by expert lapidaries. With its deep, mysterious blue (near black in low light) and striking Pink Feldspar inclusions, this exclusive collector’s gem blends history, geology, and stunning visual contrast into a singular treasure.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Orthorhombic, Pleochroism
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue, Pink, Black
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 59 - 60 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.32 kg
