Bloodshot Iolite with Cordierite Sphere

£57.00

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Description

Weight- 164 grams

Diameter- 49mm

Bloodshot iolite with water sapphire refers to a specific, rare type of iolite (cordierite)that contains hematite inclusions, causing red flashes (bloodshot), while its blue-violet color and pleochroism earn it the trade name “water sapphire” due to its resemblance to sapphire but with a watery appearance. The red flashes come from hematite platelets creating sparkle (aventurescence)and the watery look is from its strong colour change (pleochroism) from blue to gray/brown, distinguishing it from true sapphire.Â