{"id":2429,"date":"2024-05-17T15:25:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myratna.com\/blog\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:03:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:33:04","slug":"astrological-benefits-and-properties-of-iolite-gemstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myratna.com\/blog\/astrological-benefits-and-properties-of-iolite-gemstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Astrological Benefits and Properties of Iolite Gemstone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A gemstone with a superpower?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been famous stones in literature and lore with incredible superpowers. The Resurrection Stone from Harry Potter that brought the dead back to life, the Philosopher\u2019s Stone that alchemists believed would turn anything into gold, and the Seven Gems of the Belt of Deltora, each with its own special powers that defeated the Shadow Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mystical Iolite also has a special power. (Read on to find out!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u2018Iolite\u2019 comes from the Greek word \u2018ios<\/em>\u2019 <\/em>which stands for \u2018violet.\u2019 Due to its similar hue, it is fondly known as the Water Sapphire<\/em> and was officially called Iolite in 1912.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Colour Shifting Stone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Iolite has the extraordinary quality of shifting its colour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This amazing gemstone has the ability to display a wonderful phenomenon called \u2018Pleochroism.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gemstone full of life, Iolite colour-shifts with changes in movement when held towards the light, exhibiting an everchanging dance of spectacular colours that induces awe in everyone who sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to the mercurial sky, it can go from deep violet to blue to grey, and sometimes even yellow! A treasured gem by those who held it, Iolite was very attractive during the 18th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iolite \u2013 The Viking\u2019s Compass<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A long time ago, when the world had Vikings, Iolite was the captain in whose hands the sailors put their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most dangerous sailors, Vikings sailed treacherous seas. Their risk-seeking appetite was only rivalled by their seafaring expertise. Legends state that Iolite would guide lost sailors would back home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was believed that Iolite worked as a talisman that would protect them and help them see clearly during the trying times at sea. Mariners were often found wearing Iolite on their necks, using it as a compass to navigate the seas so they could get back home sooner to their beloved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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