Iolite (dichroite, water sapphire) has a significant pleochroism effect (from violet-blue to colorless or yellowish). Stones are generally not treated.
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| Iolite |
- Inidan Name: Kakanili, Kankaneeli
- Color: Blue, violet-blue
- Hardness: 7 – 7.5
- Refractive Index: 1.52 – 1.56
- Density: 2.53 – 2.78
- Chemical Composition: Mg2Al3(AlSi5O18)
- Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
- Origins: Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma.
- Qualities: Clears negative thought patterns, banished the blues and encourages one to be secure in oneself and face fear heads on.
- Physical Qualities: Used to treat fever producing disorders and helps the body to produce regulatory chemicals in the correct proportions for healthy expression.
- Emotional Qualities: Helps one to be in touch with and clear for communication with ones higher purpose. Eliminates feelings of being trapped on earth plane and opens one to living ones purpose
