Iolite
Also known as: Water Sapphire, Viking Compass Stone, Cordierite
Magnesium Iron Aluminum Cyclosilicate
Iolite is a pleochroic violet-blue mineral historically used by Viking navigators to locate the sun through overcast skies. Today it is used to activate the Third Eye and support inner direction.
Healing Properties
- Activates Third Eye for inner vision
- Supports finding direction and purpose
- Aids recovery from addiction
- Enhances meditation
Emotional Benefits
- •Supports recovery from addiction and co-dependency
- •Encourages inner strength
- •Clarifies direction and purpose
Spiritual Benefits
- •Enhances visionary states
- •Facilitates inner guidance
- •Activates Third Eye for inner compass work
How to Use
Meditate with it on the third eye for inner vision, carry during periods of confusion, or use when seeking your true north.
Meditation
Place on the third eye and ask for clear inner direction on a specific question or challenge.
Placement in Home
Study or meditation room for clarity and focused thinking.
Traditional Uses
Historically used by Vikings to navigate using sunlight polarization. Associated with liver and detox support. Not a substitute for medical treatment.
Ethical Sourcing
Generally low concern. Verify especially for conflict-sensitive regions.
Quick Facts
- Mineral Class
- Cyclosilicate
- Crystal System
- Orthorhombic
- Chemical Formula
- (Mg,Fe)₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
- Mohs Hardness
- 7–7.5
- Transparency
- Transparent to translucent
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Planetary
- Saturn, Neptune
- Typical Price
- $5–$100
Care Guide
Cleansing
Charging
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