THREE LARGE IOLITE (WATER SAPPHIRE) SPECIMENS ~ 865 GRAMS ~ NATURAL ~ ROUGH ROCK

Three large Iolite (Water Sapphire) specimens. These pieces would be ideal as large tumblestone pieces or as specimens in their own right.

Iolite is the gem variety of the mineral Cordierite. It describes the transparent to translucent form of Cordierite, and is a popular gemstone. Iolite specimens can range from light to deep blue, usually with a purplish tinge.  The name Iolite comes from the Greek word for violet. 

The specimens you will receive are the actual ones pictured. 

• Hardness rating: 7.0 - 7.5 (Mohs). 
• Total weight: 865 grams