Iolite: description, meaning and properties of stone

Iolite is one of those minerals that conquer the heart at first sight. His deep violet tone immediately brings thoughts of magic and magic, I want to look at this gem. In addition to external beauty, iolite has a number of unique properties that require detailed consideration.

Iolite is part of the cordierite group, and during all the years of its existence it was of great importance to man, and in one way or another influenced the fate of his master. Many myths and legends are associated with this mineral, but to say for sure which of this is true and what is not is quite problematic.

As you know, the Vikings constantly sailed the sea, looking for new lands and conquering them. The constant fogs and storms of the northern seas were not easy for sailors, and they often lost their way and died because they did not know where to sail further.

Ancient manuscripts indicate that the Vikings began to take iolite on their travels. At first, it was believed that these stones served as talismans, but then it turned out that sailors used them as a compass, determining their direction due to the refraction of sunlight in the stone.

Iolite was described and classified already in the 19th century, since then it got its correct name. Many scientists call stone and cordierite, which is also true. An interesting fact: on the set of the box-office film “Titanic” cordierite was considered as a stone for the famous pendant “Heart of the Ocean”, but subsequently they preferred a different mineral.Despite the fact that iolite has long been described, and all its qualities are known, the old names of the stone still remain. For example, iolite can be called "false sapphire", "Viking stone" and many other unusual names.

Cordierite is an average price stone. In Russia, it is not as popular as in other countries, so jewelry that includes this gem is rare. Which, however, does not deprive them of their exquisite and delicate beauty.

Iolite deposits are found on almost all of our planet. These stones are located deep in the ground, and they are obtained through the compression of different rocks. There are good “Viking stone” deposits in Poland. Minerals of light colors are found there, they are almost transparent.

Small deposits of cordierite are also observed in America, but the gems there are quite small, and therefore have no special value in contrast to the stones found in India. Similarly beautiful specimens are found in Sri Lanka and Madagascar. But the leader in finding the most massive and high-quality stones is Norway. Unfortunately, the iolite in Russia is rather small, but it still exists. It is mined in the Urals, Altai, and the Kola Peninsula.

Any mineral that nature provides has unique characteristics. Before proceeding to the healing and magical properties of the iolite, it is worth considering what this stone is from a physical point of view.

In terms of its physical qualities, cordierite is very similar to jade, but its color is comparable to sapphire. This confusion led to the fact that the iolite for a long time was considered another mineral, the same jade, for example. The structure of cordierite is complex, crystalline. The density is low - 2.7, but the hardness is much higher - about 7.5.

If we consider the iolite after cutting, it will become clear that the color of the stone in the areas changes. Somewhere it will be a darker color, somewhere almost complete lack of color. That is why cordierite is cut at a certain angle in order to slightly smooth out the above disadvantages.

The mineral has a greasy sheen, is transparent, most of the iolites are visible under the sun. The color is usually blue, but there can be many shades, including violet and light purple.

The magic properties of the Viking stone have been known for a long time, and almost anyone can use them. It is worth considering in more detail the unique qualities of the mineral in this area.

• Great for couples due to the fact that it brings harmony, harmony and tranquility to the family. And also iolite helps to find mutual understanding, to establish relationships with each other.
• It will become a real treasure for lovers, as it supports passionate feelings, promotes reconciliation, protects from betrayal.
• It will help insecure people to find a worthy place in the workplace and take control of the situation. It is known that those who wear iolite are regularly able to achieve high posts and radically change their lives.
• It will protect you from negative influence by incorporating negative energy. Cordierite will be especially useful for people with a weak aura, to whom all the negative “sticks”. For such personalities, the stone will not only help to become spiritually stronger, but will also give a lot of strength.
• It will become a source of inspiration for all people who love creativity. The stone will allow them to find themselves, to develop their creative abilities, will contribute to the fact that a person will begin to attend creative thoughts, which he will subsequently be able to translate into reality.

The first and most common healing property of cordierite is the ability to level the psychoemotional background of its owner.Those people who are constantly exposed to stress, take everything to heart and suffer from various troubles, may well resort to the help of the Viking stone.

To do this, you just need to take the iolite in your hands and carefully examine it for about 10-15 minutes, trying to erase the remaining thoughts from your head. This time should be enough to leave nervousness and confusion.

Iolite will be very useful for women. Any lady dreams that her nails are strong and her hair alive and flowing. Iolite is able to give the girl both of them, but you need to wear it regularly. In addition, the mineral will help those who have low hemoglobin, dizziness, unstable memory. But again, jewelry with this stone or its pure nugget should be worn daily until the symptoms of the disease go away.

If your cordierite has a silver frame, it would be nice to recharge them with water. At night, the decoration is placed in a glass of clean cool water, and in the morning they drink liquid before breakfast.

Any cordierite has a dominant element in its composition, which determines its color, as well as all kinds of inclusions. For example, thanks to hematite, the stone receives red overflows, magnetite contributes to the appearance of small stars inside the mineral, but zircon causes yellow stains. It is because of these different elements that people came up with the following varieties of cordierite.

• "Cat's Eye." It is a blue stone with a white vertical stripe.
• Bloody Iolite. A stone of deep red, almost burgundy color, this variety was obtained thanks to cerasite, which is in the mineral.
• "Water sapphire." A delicate, translucent pebble of blue and light purple tones may also have no color at all.
• "High sapphire." Unlike its previous “brother”, this stone, on the contrary, has a dark blue, deep color.
• "Ink". This is a rare type of mineral, it gets its name in the case of a weak cut, when its color is almost close to black.

Today, iolite is gaining popularity, due to which there are cases of falsification. Despite the fact that most people buying nuggets or jewelry with stones are not experienced jewelers, you have nothing to fear when choosing an iolite.

• Come for cordierite in cloudy weather. After all, if you recall the legend of the Vikings, the stone will flash from the side where the sun is. Do not hesitate, this is the truth, and the easiest way to correctly determine the stone.
• Unlike many stones playing with the same brilliance from different sides, the iolite has many shades. Look at the mineral from a different angle, and if you see that the color has changed, then the goods can be taken.
• Of course, there is a radical way to check the stone. Its hardness is not too great, so it will not crack due to impact, but chips and kinks may appear.

Iolite is a stone that astrologers have studied quite well. Let us dwell on a few recommendations that experts give.

• Cordierite is good in that it fits absolutely all the signs of the zodiac. However, he will provide special assistance to Sagittarius and Libra. Sagittarius will become less hot-tempered and more docile, but Libra will be able to overcome the inherent shyness. And you should also take into account the color of the stone - bluish and light minerals are suitable for watermarks: Crayfish, Scorpions and Pisces. Dark stones or gems with different inclusions can choose for themselves the rest of the horoscope.
• Iolite recommend buying creative people: philosophers, teachers, writers, artists.For them, it will become an inexhaustible source of creativity, because many people call the mineral and in another way - "the stone of muses."
• If we continue the topic of professions, we can definitely note that iolite will be a necessary purchase for people whose work is associated with risk. For example, it can be firefighters, police, pilots, high-altitude workers. Surgeons also belong to this category, whose profession, of course, does not pose a threat to the life of the doctor himself, but which requires constant concentration and attention. Such people will allow iolite to avoid the dangers associated with their work.
• Those who are searching for the truth will be able to find a second wind and find the right thought: scientists, researchers, religious people. For them, the iolite will be a worthy charm that will help get rid of unnecessary confusion in thoughts.

Girls and women can wear cordierite as part of brooches, rings, pendants, beads, pendants, earrings. The best option is a massive suspension located in the neckline. Due to the fact that the stone heats up quickly, the wearer often feels a special energy connection with him. As for materials for clothes, exquisite fabrics are suitable: satin, silk, chiffon. Men can also take advantage of the natural help of the iolite and purchase signets, cufflinks or pins with this stone.

The Viking stone is not too capricious in leaving, it can be carried with you not only as a decoration, but simply in your bag or pocket. But keep in mind that the energy of the stone, suppressed by various objects, can simply weaken, but because experts still offer to purchase a separate box for it.

If the stone is dirty, you can treat it with soapy water and then rinse with plain water. And although it is believed that this should be done infrequently, esotericists have their own opinion on this matter. Many of them believe that if a stone is worn every day, it is necessary to wash off the energy accumulated during this time. Every night, iolite will need to be dipped in water at room temperature, let it lie down for a couple of minutes, and then rinse. No other remedies should be used.

About the properties of the stone, see below.