Iolite Meaning and Benefits.

 

 

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Iolite Meaning – General Information and History.

Iolite is also known as and mineralogically referred to as Cordierite. It was discovered in 1813 and named after the French geologist Louis Cordier (1777–1861). A magnesium-aluminium silicate, Iolite is a blue silicate mineral that occurs as crystals or grains in igneous rocks as a result of contamination of the magma by aluminous sediment. It has a pleasing blue colour with a rather extraordinary optical property – the gemstone changes colour depending upon which angle it is viewed from. It has a hardness factor of 7.5.

The name Iolite comes from the Greek ‘ion’ which means violet. Another old name is Dichroite, a Greek word meaning ‘two-coloured rock’, a reference to its strong pleochroism. It has also been called ‘water-sapphire’ and is known as The Vikings’ Compass because of its usefulness in determining the direction of the sun on overcast days. This works by determining the direction of polarisation of the sky overhead. The Viking mariners used thin pieces of it as the world’s first polarising filter. By looking through an Iolite lens, they were able to determine the exact position of the sun, and navigate their way safely to the New World and back.

In the past Shamans wore Iolite to insure the accuracy of their visions and to enhance their clairvoyance. Ancients believed that it could unlock creativity in an artist.

Because of its very low thermal expansion, Iolite is a common key component in the making of ceramics. These ceramics are useful in the manufacture of catalytic converters because their inclusion prevents thermal shock cracks from occurring.

Iolite Meaning – Metaphysical Benefits.

Iolite opens a path to your deep inner self. It is a vision stone that stimulates a connection to your inner knowing. Long used in shamanic ceremonies and to assist with out-of-body journeys and recovering information from past lives. When brought into contact with the auric field, Iolite gives off an electrical charge that re-energises the field and aligns the subtle bodies. It activates the third eye and facilitates visualisation and intuitive insight.

With a soft and gentle nature, Iolite will help you to connect with your soul. It will also help you to understand who you are and why you are on the planet at this particular time. This stone provides guidance in difficult areas of your life. It affords a sense of protection comfort and calm, whilst delving into your deepest levels of self.

Iolite gives unconditionally and is one of the best stones to use in psychic healing and spiritual activities. Furthermore, it can open up your psychic talents and expand them as well.

Iolite helps you to stay in the moment and establish internal harmony, which is really helpful in allaying distractions when you are trying to meditate.

Iolite is very helpful when dealing with addictions; it assists in detoxification as well as maintaining sobriety. It also helps build, eliminate and release discord in relationships, whether they be new or old. Moreover, it encourages self-responsibility and can overcome co-dependency within partnerships. It frees you from the expectations of others and helps you to express your true self.

Iolite helps you to assume financial independence and correctly aligns you with acceptance of financial responsibility and gives you better money management ability. It enhances leadership ability, power, inner strength, self-confidence, and executive ability.

 

Iolite Meaning – Healing. 

Iolite offers protection from disease, establishing a constitution that defies physical disorder and promotes health on all levels. It reduces fatty deposits in the body, mitigates the effect of alcohol, and supports detoxification and regeneration of the liver. This stone treats malaria and fevers, aids the pituitary, the sinuses, and the respiratory system, and alleviates migraine headaches. It also kills bacteria and helps to heal a sore throat, varicose veins, and blisters.

 

Tips for Using Iolite.

• Wear Iolite to awaken and sustain your psychic gifts.
• Carry Iolite to maintain your motivation.
• Use Iolite to help eliminate debt and also assist with the responsible management of money.
• Keep Iolite at hand to soothe out a chaotic life and bring order in small practical ways.
• Hold Iolite to help increase your psychic awareness.
• Place Iolite in your workspace to activate the visionary, creative side of your mind.
• Wear Iolite to enhance your self-expression.
• Use Iolite as an amulet, to bring yourself safely home when travelling.
• An Iolite in your pocket will support a stronger than normal constitution.

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First presented in the October 2011 Newsletter, and edited Jan ’23 for inclusion here.

© Ron and Sue Windred.
Disclaimer: The outlined metaphysical and healing properties in this website are for inspiration and reference. We gather this information and alleged properties from writings, books, folklore and various other sources. They are also dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. Furthermore they do not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.