Mineral Specimen #1201 Cordierite (Iolite)
Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Ex. California Academy of Sciences
This is classic material from New England. This is massive material with a high glassy luster and is semi transparent. Although very dark colored, when held up to a light the mineral's pleochroism can observerd. Violet blue is seen from one direction and brown from another.
8.6 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm
Sold Specimen retained as part of the Minerals Sold But Not Forgotten Galleries