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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
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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