Iolite – violet stone

Iolite – a colorful variety of the mineral cordierite, described in the XIX century. , A French geologist, Pierre Louis Antoine Curdier. The term “Iolite” made from the Greek word “ion – violet “and litho -« stone “and points to the characteristic color of the mineral. Cordierites more transparent, but Iolite painted in deep blue or violet color. Not accidentally Iolite is often used to simulate sapphires. Other name Iolite – “violet stone”.

Iolite – popular abroad, a jewelry stone. Color Iolite, grayish-blue, to blue-purple, often greenish-blue, due to impurities of iron. Iolite differ pleochroism. This means that the faceted stones have different colors depending on the angle of view. In the case of Iolite – from intense blue to almost colorless. Given this feature, jewelers granite Iolite so that ground stone was located at a right angle to the edges of the prism. It is in this case, the stone has the most dense color.

Cordie rite is transparent or translucent and is usually included, sometimes in large quantities. The inclusions of hematite causes reddish a vantyurestsentsiyu (Bloody Iolite); other inclusions are due to the effect of cat’s eye asterism, and, although the latter is not pronounced.The Vikings used a gemstone Iolite for navigation as a prism through a plate of stone sailor could see the sun even when it was hidden by clouds.

Deposits.

Jewelry cordierite long known in SriLanka, Madagascar, Burma, Tanzania, USA.Very large pieces found in Orijarvi (Cisco, Finland), but they are almost transparent, except for small areas.Recently discovered gem-quality cordierite in the peak (Paribas, Brazil).Known polishing material from the Harts Range (Australia). Russia, transparent cordierites opened in 1856 H. I. Koksharova in the Middle Urals, they are also found in Transbaikalia, Yakutat, Altai, on the Kola Peninsula and in several other places

Magical
Iolite – stone-peacemaker. Jewel quenches started fighting in the bud, not letting them escalate into serious conflict. Iolite helps maintain fidelity and protects mutual love for a long goodbye. Soothing energy Iolite mitigates feelings of man. It helps to build trust and facilitate cooperation. Astrologers believe that Iolite fits any sign of the zodiac, but especially recommended for windy air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini).

September 15, 2010  Tags: Iolite, jewelry, violet stone  Posted in: Rings

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