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Cordierite var. Iolite from Ciombatore District, Madras, India

 
Cordierite var. Iolite from Ciombatore District, Madras, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 21636
Mineral:Cordierite var. Iolite
Locality:Ciombatore District, Madras, India
Description:Irregular chip of gem-grade iolite that has pronounced plechroism (looks yellow when viewed flat, color changes to purple when viewed on end).
Overall Size:20x14x5 mm
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Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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