Iolite

IOLITE - Brightening stone

Iolite energy & meaning

Iolite is a spiritually enlightening and clarifying stone that helps you see things in a new light and strengthens your intuition. It is said to support inner wisdom, spiritual growth, and self-expression in an honest and balanced way.

The stone is considered particularly good for supporting spiritual direction and decision-making, as it helps find clarity in difficult situations and harmoniously connects the energies of the mind and heart.

Iolite energy is used

• To strengthen intuition and mental clarity
• To support inner wisdom and decision-making
• To calm the mind and improve concentration
• For spiritual growth and self-expression
• For balancing energy and creating harmony

Appearance, color & mineral information

• Iolite is a titanium-rich dysprosium rock mineral (lithium or magnesium silicate) that ranges in color from blue-violet to deep indigo blue . The stone is translucent and has a vitreous luster. Iolite can also become iridescent when exposed to light, making it a particularly beautiful gemstone.
• Color: shades of blue
• Hardness: 7–7.5
• Sensitivity: Very durable, however, avoid hard impacts.

Symbolism

• Element: Air
• Chakras: Third eye, throat chakra
• Horoscopes: Taurus, Libra
• Planet: Jupiter

History & Origin

Iolite is also known as the “Viking’s Eye” because it was used to navigate the seas using light and shadow. The stone has been valued for centuries in both jewelry and spiritual work. Significant deposits are found in India, Brazil, Africa and Scandinavia.

Use

Iolite is excellent for meditation , strengthening intuition and spiritual growth. It is also a beautiful gemstone that can withstand daily use, but it should be handled gently to avoid hard impacts. Cleansing is best done with smoke, moonlight or sound.

Stone size

The size of the iolite is approximately 2.5-3cm.

The price includes one crystal. The color, shape and size of the stone may vary naturally.