cordierite stone

Cordierite is a valuable natural mineral that is very popular with collectors. It has several names, some of which are already outdated - steingeilite, Spanish lazulite, iolite.

Description

Cordierite is a natural gem, magnesium and iron aluminosilicate. A crystal is formed in the form of a prism, irregular clusters, grains.

It received its official name thanks to Pierre Louis Antoine Cordier, who fully explored cordierite and discovered such an optical effect as dichroism. But steinheilite it was named by the chemist Johan Gadolin after Gotthard von Steingheil, who first described this gem, but this "name" is outdated. "Spanish Lazulite" the stone was called in the 19th century, but later this term was forgotten. Word iolite comes from the GreekI l) - "purple", and this is due to the most basic and most valuable shade of this beautiful gem.

Key Features:

• shine - glassy, ​​greasy;
• hardness - 7-7,5 on the Mohs scale;
• shade - the whole range of blue and purple, but the most valuable - cornflower blue, pale purple;
• transparent, sunlight shines through;
• very strong pleochroism (yellow, dark blue-violet, pale blue) is inherent - an optical effect when, when viewed in different directions, the crystal begins to shine with other shades.

The main places of extraction are Burma, Brazil, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, Madagascar.

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Natural cordierite is sometimes used in lithotherapy and esotericism. Why sometimes? It's simple - the mineral is quite rare, and therefore its healing and magical properties are not fully understood.

Magic

It is believed that a stone can reveal hidden abilities and potential in its owner, balance an overly quick character, and increase mental activity. If you wear a mineral as a talisman, it will help you achieve success in your career, protect you from ill-wishers and envious people, as well as from damage and the evil eye.

Also, the influence of cordierite extends to the establishment of harmony in family relationships. With the help of a gem, you can resolve quarrels and scandals that arise between loved ones.

Treatment

• helps relax;
• treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system;
• eliminates insomnia, improves sleep and wakefulness;
• improves metabolism, promotes better absorption of food;
• has a positive effect on vision;
• strengthens memory;
• relieves headaches, including migraines.

Application

Cordierite is considered a valuable collectible stone. It is quite rare, so it is very problematic to meet it on the shelves of jewelry stores in free sale. When processing a crystal, the masters first of all take into account the direction of pleochroism, so that the beauty of the mineral is fully manifested.

Who is suitable for the sign of the zodiac

According to astrologers, the gem is most suitable for Sagittarius and Libra. If you wear it as an amulet, then energetic Sagittarius will be able to extinguish their excessive restlessness and emotionality and direct all energy in the right direction. And Libra will become more self-confident, establish relationships with others and easily achieve success in their careers.