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Stone's names: Iolite, Dichroite or Cordierite. Iolite is a violet blue to purple gemstone that has the unusual property of being different colors from 3 different axes (pleochroic). Its scientific name is "Cordierite" but is also referred to as a "Water Sapphire". Its hardness makes it a beautiful and durable gemstone.

Description: Mg2Al3O Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Iolite is a blue silicate mineral that occurs as crystals or grains in igneous rocks, only as a result of contamination of the magma by aluminous sediment.

Iolite has a pleasing color of blue, but a rather extraordinary optical property. The gemstone changes colors depending upon which angle it is viewed from.

The name's origin: The name Iolite is derived from the Greek "los", meaning violet.

Varieties: The stones from the gem gravels of Sri Lanka have been called water sapphires due to the blue-violet color.

Iolite is sometimes called dichroite because of its marked pleochroism: different colored light is transmitted in different directions.

From the stone history: Iolite, known as the Vikings' compass, due to it's ability to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days. When the legendary Viking mariners sailed the wide ocean, they used thin pieces of iolite as the world's first polarizing filter. Looking through an iolite lens, they could determine the exact position of the sun, and navigate safely. The natural mineral has little commercial use. When clear, iolite is cut as a gem. Synthetic magnesium iolite has a low thermal expansion and is used as a semirefractory material because of its resistance to thermal shock.

Shopping guide: Iolite necklaces and pendants wear better than iolite rings. Iolite is commonly cut into traditional shapes, and its most desirable color is a rich violet-blue. Iolite shows many colors in a single stone. It is very important to look at an iolite from several directions before you purchase, because the stone presents very different colors from different angles. If cut properly the stone shows its best blue color through the top of the stone. But viewed from another angle the stone may appear colorless.
The price of iolites about the same as of nice amethysts in a good color. This pleasing violet gemstone is gaining widespread popularity for its beauty and its attractive affordability.

Deposits: Most of the Iolite available today comes from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Madagascar and Brazil. Precambrian deposits of the Laramie Range,(Wyoming, USA), contain more than 500,000 tons of Iolite.

Helps to open the third eye, increasing spiritual insight. It helps one to see the truth in both sides of an issue more clearly. It can help one with meditation, inner vision, and astral travel. Iolite teaches about paradox. Provides a transition area for cognitive and intuitive faculties. Allows one to work with symbolic or archetypical thinking. Opens the third eye to impressions and images. Blue - throat chakra, indigo - third eye, purple - crown chakra. Allows one to see the humor in all situations. Inner child, illumination, follow heart, paradox, cycles, new perspectives, planets future, personal power, gratitude, heart chakra, wind of change. It can give one access to universal knowledge. It provides a window to past lives as well as future possibilities. It connects one with their higher self. It opens the third eye/ crown area. Awareness of physical reality as being an illusion. Recognition of self as soul.

Progression toward perfection, harmony, enjoy each moment, elimination of debts, money management, enhance precision, acceptance of responsibility

Because Iolite changes colors in certain directions, it can be used as compass. It is believed ancient Norsemen used the stone to guide them on sea voyages. Iolite is "bluest" 90 degrees from the sun and so can serve as a crude compass.
A major gemstone of the 3rd Eye or 6th Chakra, Iolite is used to aid in astral travel and attaining deep trances. Placing the gemstone on the 3rd eye area is thought to improve psychic abilities.
Considered an important Shamanic healing gemstone, thought to bring accurate visions and align spirits with the desired purpose.
Thought to bring balance to male/female energies and auric fields.
Thought to help people face and deal with changes in their life, easily, without the associated worry.
Considered a Western Astrological sign of gemstone of Libra, Sagittarius and Taurus.
Thought to be energizing to athletes and to help discern "truth" at the heart level.

Healing Properties: Thought to help the body release toxins, therefore important for the liver.

Scientific Properties: Composed of Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, it is found in "schists", or low-grade metamorphic rocks. It is easily identifiable by its pleochroism and by the fact it is the only purple mineral found in this environment.

This mineral is pleochroic, or changes color along 3 axes when rotated. It is generally yellow along the x-axis, darker blue/violet/gray along the y-axis and the z-axis is generally a lighter, clearer blue.




	Iolite Iolite - the Vikings' compass. Stone's names: Iolite, Dichroite or Cordierite. Iolite is a violet blue to purple gemstone that has the unusual property of being different colors from 3 different axes (pleochroic). Its scientific name is "Cordierite" but is also referred to as a "Water Sapphire". Its hardness makes it a beautiful and durable gemstone. Description: Mg2Al3O Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Iolite is a blue silicate mineral that occurs as crystals or grains in igneous rocks, only as a result of contamination of the magma by aluminous sediment. Iolite has a pleasing color of blue, but a rather extraordinary optical property. The gemstone changes colors depending upon which angle it is viewed from. The name's origin: The name Iolite is derived from the Greek "los", meaning violet. Varieties: The stones from the gem gravels of Sri Lanka have been called water sapphires due to the blue-violet color. Iolite is sometimes called dichroite because of its marked pleochroism: different colored light is transmitted in different directions. From the stone history: Iolite, known as the Vikings' compass, due to it's ability to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days. When the legendary Viking mariners sailed the wide ocean, they used thin pieces of iolite as the world's first polarizing filter. Looking through an iolite lens, they could determine the exact position of the sun, and navigate safely. The natural mineral has little commercial use. When clear, iolite is cut as a gem. Synthetic magnesium iolite has a low thermal expansion and is used as a semirefractory material because of its resistance to thermal shock. Shopping guide: Iolite necklaces and pendants wear better than iolite rings. Iolite is commonly cut into traditional shapes, and its most desirable color is a rich violet-blue. Iolite shows many colors in a single stone. It is very important to look at an iolite from several directions before you purchase, because the stone presents very different colors from different angles. If cut properly the stone shows its best blue color through the top of the stone. But viewed from another angle the stone may appear colorless. The price of iolites about the same as of nice amethysts in a good color. This pleasing violet gemstone is gaining widespread popularity for its beauty and its attractive affordability. Deposits: Most of the Iolite available today comes from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Madagascar and Brazil. Precambrian deposits of the Laramie Range,(Wyoming, USA), contain more than 500,000 tons of Iolite. Helps to open the third eye, increasing spiritual insight. It helps one to see the truth in both sides of an issue more clearly. It can help one with meditation, inner vision, and astral travel. Iolite teaches about paradox. Provides a transition area for cognitive and intuitive faculties. Allows one to work with symbolic or archetypical thinking. Opens the third eye to impressions and images. Blue - throat chakra, indigo - third eye, purple - crown chakra. Allows one to see the humor in all situations. Inner child, illumination, follow heart, paradox, cycles, new perspectives, planets future, personal power, gratitude, heart chakra, wind of change. It can give one access to universal knowledge. It provides a window to past lives as well as future possibilities. It connects one with their higher self. It opens the third eye/ crown area. Awareness of physical reality as being an illusion. Recognition of self as soul. Progression toward perfection, harmony, enjoy each moment, elimination of debts, money management, enhance precision, acceptance of responsibility Mystical Properties: Because Iolite changes colors in certain directions, it can be used as compass. It is believed ancient Norsemen used the stone to guide them on sea voyages. Iolite is "bluest" 90 degrees from the sun and so can serve as a crude compass. A major gemstone of the 3rd Eye or 6th Chakra, Iolite is used to aid in astral travel and attaining deep trances. Placing the gemstone on the 3rd eye area is thought to improve psychic abilities. Considered an important Shamanic healing gemstone, thought to bring accurate visions and align spirits with the desired purpose. Thought to bring balance to male/female energies and auric fields. Thought to help people face and deal with changes in their life, easily, without the associated worry. Considered a Western Astrological sign of gemstone of Libra, Sagittarius and Taurus. Thought to be energizing to athletes and to help discern "truth" at the heart level. Healing Properties: Thought to help the body release toxins, therefore important for the liver. Scientific Properties: Composed of Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, it is found in "schists", or low-grade metamorphic rocks. It is easily identifiable by its pleochroism and by the fact it is the only purple mineral found in this environment. This mineral is pleochroic, or changes color along 3 axes when rotated. It is generally yellow along the x-axis, darker blue/violet/gray along the y-axis and the z-axis is generally a lighter, clearer blue. Gem quality Iolite is generally found in India, Germany, Norway and Madagascar as well as Alaska and Connecticut in the U.S. Hardness: 7-7.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale. Back to List of Gems

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