Iolite Gemstone Mineral Information | Iolite Crystal in Vedic Astrology

Iolite Gemstone Mineral Information | Iolite Crystal in Vedic Astrology

Natural Iolite in a Princess Diana Ring Design

Iolite is a beautiful gemstone widely prescribed in planetary gem therapy for benefit and relief. In the past, it is a gem that has been used by the mariners of yore to find direction. In crystal healing too it is widely used. However, its added appeal lies in the fact that it is difficult to distinguish it just by appearance from Tanzanite which has caught fancy, globally. Here is mineral information about the gem iolite:

Species: Cordierite

Color: Violet blue displaying pleochroism where gray yellow shade can be seen when gem is turned around

Chemical composition: (Mg2Al4Si5O18) hydrous silicate of aluminium and magnesium

Color causing agent/ Chromophore: charge transfer between Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Hardness: 7 – 7.5 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.57 – 2.61

Refractive index: 1.532to 1.549

Birefringence: 0.008

Optical character: Biaxial negative

Dispersion: feeble

Fluorescence: strong

Origins: Madagascar, Tanzania, Germany, USA, Norway, Finland, Brazil

Other names: Corderite, dichroite, lux sapphire, water sapphire, Vikings compass, neeli, shanipriya,

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Iolite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Iolite
Weight	2.53 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Madagascar
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 323.42 / INR 21022 (Why)
Comments	Featured today is a fine iolite of 2.53 carats set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring. The oval shaped iolite from Madagascar has a deep Royal violet blue color. The design is the much adored Princess Diana blue sapphire ring design with the iolite being surrounded by diamond stimulants.In Vedic astrology, iolite is regarded as the upratna or substitute gem for natural blue sapphire. Iolite or Neeli is the gemstone of Lord Saturn or Shanidev and is used in a talisman as a gemstone remedy. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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