Iolite (also known as Cordierite) can aid and enhance intuition and insight.  Iolite strengthens the aura and acquires an electric charge when in contact with it.  Iolite is very spiritually oriented and can bring visions when placed on the Third-Eye.  It is also helpful in dream work when placed under the pillow.

Iolite can helps those who are having a challenge in connecting to the spiritual self.  It will help to recognize the still, small voice within and to discern the difference between this desired voice and one's ego.  Once the voice within has been heard, one can then work with Iolite to reinforce the spiritual message and to assimilate it into one's environment.  Iolite can also help with the ability to communicate this message to others with clarity.

Iolite can be an excellent aid for relationship issues, whether they be occurring in friendships, coworkers, parent-child relationships, love relationships, and so on.  By carrying or wearing Iolite, one can become empathetic to the point of view or plight of others, bringing understanding to any situation and facilitating the resolution of difficult situations.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Throat, Third Eye, Crown
Astrological sign(s): Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
Vibration: Number 7

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Member of the Cordierite family, Silicates Class
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Chemical Composition: (Mg2Al4Si5O18) Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Hardness: 7

Physical:
Color:  Various shades of yellowish gray to blue gray, blue to a blue violet
Location: Burma, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka
Rarity: Relatively common
Fun Fact: Iolite has often been referred to as "the Viking stone". According to Norse legends, Vikings  would use thin slices of Iolite as polarizing filters. This would allow them to look directly into the sky at the sun's direction and use this information to navigate the open seas. Could this have been the first set of sunglasses?

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