Cordierite Iolite - 45 carats - natural stone cabochon pendant - Australia // DR74

Origin: Harts Range, Central Desert Region, Northern Territory, Australia
Weight: 45 carats
Dimensions: 40 x 24 x 5 mm
No treatment

The cord is not included with the pendant.

HISTORY OF IOLITE STONE
Iolite, or cordierite, is a stone belonging to the silicate family. It contains magnesium, silicate and aluminium in large proportions. It is a photoreactive rock that cannot be dissolved in water or acid and is resistant to fire. Although its appearance to the naked eye appears to have a general violet tint, glassy fragments with blue and yellow lights can be observed with optical equipment. In the British Museum, the largest cut natural crystal can be seen. It has a weight of 855 carats.

Iolite owes its name to the Greek “ios” which means purple and refers to its intense color. It was first used by the Vikings. According to legend, the famous explorer Ragnar Lodbrok used it as a filter to locate sunlight when the weather was overcast. Even today, some call it “Viking rock” or “compass rock”, in reference to this practice that seemed common among Scandinavian explorers. According to Greek oral tradition, this transparent crystal was considered sacred and used in the cult dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom.

In 1809, the famous French geologist Louis Cordier gave it the name dichroite. This name is a direct reference to the pleochroism of this very hard rock (its photoreactive ability to change color depending on the axis of observation), since it means “two colors”. When it was described by the mineralogist Lucas in 1813, it was named cordierite to pay homage to Louis Cordier.

Even today, iolite remains difficult to identify for gemologists and jewelers since it can easily be confused with other stones in the silicate family. It is often associated with amethyst, blue quartz, serpentine or tanzanite. This natural crystal is most often cut into facets or cabochons. This cut highlights the rock's ability to change color depending on the axis of observation. Since iolites weighing more than 5 carats are very rare, it is generally easier to find gems of 1 to 5 carats.

ORIGIN AND COMPOSITION OF IOLITE STONE
Like all mineral species belonging to the silicate group, the major component of this raw gem is silicate. The formula of this inclusion-free crystal is Al3Mg2AlSi5O18. Some traces of Manganese, Iron, Carbon, Sodium and Potassium can be found in its composition. The crystals of this rock can have a maximum size of 18 cm.

This mineral of great rarity can be seen in rocks of clayey material and in certain types of schists. It appears especially in clayey sediments that have undergone a transformation under the effect of heat. It is associated with a chemical nature, particularly rich in aluminum. Its presence is possible in the early stages of metamorphism, close to hematites, as in the higher stages. It can also be found in igneous rocks, such as pegmatites or granitic rocks, as well as in the rich ones coming from a high-degree regional metamorphism.

It has a subconchoidal to conchoidal fracture. On thin layers, iolite stone has a rather weak birefringence. When present on altered materials, it becomes pinite, because it transforms into microcrystalline aggregates of muscovite or chlorite. To find cordierite, it is therefore often preferable to rely on the presence of pinite alteration near fractures or yellow pleochroic halons with hematite or zircon inclusions. This rare mineral is often associated with other rocks of the same type as well as the following minerals: biotite, corundum, hematite, muscovite, sillimanite, potassium feldspars, andalusite, etc. Its main deposits are visible in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Myanmar.

VIRTUES AND PROPERTIES OF IOLITE STONE IN LITHOTHERAPY
THE VIRTUES AND PROPERTIES OF IOLITE STONE ON THE MENTAL LEVEL
This gem has many virtues on the psychological level. Most of them are related to sleep and spirituality. Thus, it promotes deep and restorative sleep, it is known to facilitate falling asleep and acts on dreams. The contact of the iolite stone is ideal for reducing nightmares and achieving spiritual elevation to higher planes, without rushing. It is a clear crystal that promotes astral travel. For beginners, it will be the perfect rock to begin their initiation into spirituality and meditation. It ensures smooth transitions. The more a person's spirituality increases, the more the faceted crystal will follow their development and can help them obtain gifts of clairvoyance and find the balance between astral travel and life in communion with the earth.

This transparent silicate also acts on stress, anxiety and emotions. It helps to dissipate emotions that are too strong for the mind such as fears or tensions. By diffusing a vibration that inspires self-confidence and promotes a sense of security, it is able to act powerfully to drive away negative thoughts and certain types of anxiety. Anxieties related to death, loneliness or the feeling of incapacity towards certain trials can easily be eliminated by this rock. It is therefore a rare crystal ideal for reducing tensions in a couple or family relationship. It is able to promote the metamorphosis of stress, conflict and fear into love, peace and respect. It tends to promote intuition and will therefore have a beneficial effect on decision-making. It is a rock of great hardness that also optimizes the expression of feelings. It is therefore particularly suitable for people who suffer from communication problems or who tend to think instead of feeling. Thanks to it, it is possible to bring thoughts down to the heart in order to promote decision-making based on feelings and listening to others with respect rather than on logic alone. Many therapists use iolite to facilitate their ability to feel their patients' emotions and to better understand their needs.

THE VIRTUES AND PROPERTIES OF IOLITE STONE ON THE PHYSICAL LEVEL
The psychological effects of this silicate from India, Brazil or Madagascar are often known. However, these physical properties tend to be forgotten. However, they are numerous. All disorders related to the liver or contamination can be relieved by it. This crystal can therefore be used to combat the consequences of alcohol. People with a sensitive liver will also find in this faceted crystal a valuable ally to eliminate toxins from the liver and regain good health. Liver regeneration can be optimized by this crystal. All types of detoxification can be facilitated by it. It will therefore be particularly valuable for people wishing to put an end to their addictions. People sensitive to viral or bacterial problems can also use it to strengthen their immune system. In Brazil, it is used in the treatment of certain tropical ailments causing an abnormal rise in body temperature.

The effects of iolite are also felt on the kidneys and heart. It is also recommended to promote weight loss. It is able to stimulate the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Are you prone to sore throats? The benefits of iolite are perfect for you! This crystal will promote the clearing and opening of your airways.

It helps regulate blood pressure and also acts on the digestive system. It is therefore possible to use it to combat the main symptoms of poor digestion. It will be, among other things, useful for eliminating vomiting, intestinal disorders, stomach aches, bloating, etc. The treatment of permanent dilations of the veins, certain blisters related to tissue damage or lesions caused by fire as well as all types of skin rashes can be carried out.

Emotional wounds caused by money or love problems can find their solution in the use of iolite. It is an excellent stone to get out of the most desperate situations, on the love or financial level. The energies it releases will show you the way to financial independence. They will also help you attract abundance on the material level by helping you create better opportunities. On the heart side, this sublime clear crystal can help you meet new people who will allow you to achieve your goal: to start a family. It will assist you in all stages of the emotional comfort process. It will help you to alleviate old love wounds that have never been closed in order to give you the opportunity to move forward by throwing yourself into the water on a healthy basis.

The powers of this raw purple crystal can be enhanced by numerous inclusions. Hematite inclusions can give it a pretty cat's eye appearance while providing it with additional physical and psychological properties.

The indications concerning lithotherapy do not in any way exclude a visit to a doctor in the event of a health problem.

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REF DR74