Blue Dumortierite is a stone of support, as it helps with those who may feel less than confident in thought and idea.  Blue Dumortierite assists in staying true and in standing up for one's self.  It is a perfect stone for families.  For children, Blue Dumortierite helps to reduce excitability and stubbornness.  For parents, it is an excellent stone for calm and patience.

Blue Dumortierite is a wonderful Throat Chakra stone.  It is a stone of communication and can stimulate the verbalization of ideas.  Blue Dumortierite is also a wonderful stone to use when feeling scattered, unfocused and disorganized.   Blue Dumortierite will help to enhance the energies of orderliness, self discipline and organizational abilities.

Blue Dumortierite brings a feeling of relaxation, calm, and harmony, and can be used to reduce stress-related conditions like headaches and tension.  Stamina is increased by Blue Dumortierite, and the stone can help make unpleasant, monotonous tasks easier to bear.  Blue Dumortierite also provides strength and support when dealing with conditions of dis-ease.

Dumortierite offers soothing vibrations that encourage patience with the natural order of the Universe.  This action can help one to remain in a state of allowing, accepting that the process of manifestation may work more slowly at times.  Dumortierite also promotes an understanding of karma and forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
Astrological sign(s): Leo
Vibration: Number 4

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Member of the Silicates Class
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Chemical Composition: (Al7O3)(BO3)(SiO4)3 Aluminum Borosilicate Hydroxide
Hardness: 7

Physical:
Color: Medium to deep blue, violet, pink, brown
Location: France,  Madagascar, Russia, USA
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Frequently referred to as Blue Desert Lapis. In fact, in China, some Dumortierite has been used as an imitation Lapis Lazuli in carvings.

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