Iolite Information

Iolite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma

1.2 Color

Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus

1.5 Planet

Jupiter

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Goddess

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

2.6 Cleavage

3,1

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.52-1.56

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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Iolite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Iolite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Iolite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Iolite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Iolite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Iolite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and USA.
Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey.
Chemical Formula: Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈.