Therapeutic and magical properties of iolite

Iolite in another way is called dichroite, cordierite, false sapphire, sapphire trot, water sapphire, violet stone. The name has the Greek roots of the words ion (in translation - violet) and lithos (in translation - stone). Minerals are blue or violet shades with glass shine. Iolite is one of the types of cordierite that was described by the French geologist in the 19th century, but the cordierites are transparent minerals, and the iolite is characterized by a deep purple or blue color, so they are often used for faking sapphires. Cordierites of dark and light blue hues are called "lynx", "false" sapphires.

The structure of the crystal is somewhat similar to beryl, but from it violet stones are distinguished by low density. Iolites, which resemble the "cat's eye", are processed in the form of cabochons. In ancient times, translucent cordierites were called blue nephrites because of their structure resembling these minerals.

Violet stones are distinguished by pleochroism, that is, the property has a different color, depending on the angle of view, from colorless to rich blue. Jewelers know this feature, so they treat the stone so that the mineral pad is at an angle of 90 ⁰ to the edges of the prism - only then does the gem do not lose color density. For jewelry works, iolites and cordierites are mined in India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar, Brazil, Tanzania, England, Greenland, Finland, Canada. In the United States, yolites can be found in California, South Dakota, New York, Wyoming, New Hampshire. In our country they were discovered in the XIX century in the Urals, they can still be found on the Kola Peninsula, in the Altai and in Karelia.

Therapeutic and magical properties of iolite

Medical properties. It is believed that yolites can treat diseases of the human CNS, for example, mental disorders. Fialkovy stone advised to admire every day, to consider the game of color in the light - this will help relieve nervous tension, get rid of unreasonable fears, obsessions. Those who suffer from insomnia should be put on the bedside bed at night to drive away this ailment and attract sweet dreams.

If Iolith is made of a silver frame, they can disinfect water, make a drink out of it, which will help to cheer up and spend the day cheerfully and vigorously.

Magical properties. Iolit is considered a family peacemaker, because he is able to extinguish the scarcely flared up conflict. The stone helps to kindle passion, to save love and fidelity.

Stargazers believe that the properties of iolite can suit any astrological sign, but especially Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

As a talisman or amulet, a violet stone can protect against ill-wishers, envious persons and slanderers, to establish communication in a team and family, to gain the favor of management, to provide comfort in the home.