Iolite Cobalt with flash

Barion Cushion Mod.-93 (JJG); 1.55 cts; 7.21 mm

$86.00

Type: Iolite

Origin: Babati, Babati Dist. Manyara Region, Tanzania

Weight: 1.55 Color: Cobalt with flash

Cut: Mine Barion QtZ-93 (JJG)

Clarity: VVS-VS

Size: 7.21 mm

Treatments: No Known Treatment

Genealogy: Miner to Broker in Arusha, Tanzania

Hardness: 7

Source: Broker in Arusha, Tanzania

Comments: The stone reveals a bright internal flash.

The original rough was an irregularly shaped piece weighing 6.84 Cts. Cutting reduced the rough by 77 % retaining 23% of the original stone (Only the best was kept).