Blue tourmaline - indicolite

Blue tourmaline or, as it is also called, indicolite, is a natural stone that is a complex borosilicate of variable composition. The gem is quite rare to find in nature. Of all the varieties of tourmaline, this one is the most valuable and, accordingly, the most expensive.

Description

Indicolite is formed in granite rocks in the form of an elongated crystal. It has the correct form and rarely needs careful processing. Sometimes a stone can weather, as evidenced by the finds of its microparticles in the places of extraction of other minerals - corundum, zircon and others. It has the following mineralogical properties:

• hardness - above 7 on the Mohs scale;
• shades - from pale blue to blue-black;
• natural crystals can be both transparent and opaque;
• fragile, with a rough mechanical impact, it can completely crumble;
• a feature of the gem is the presence of pleochroism - the ability to change color depending on the angle of incidence of light.

Another characteristic feature of the mineral is the “cat's eye” effect, but such specimens are so rare in nature that they often end up in the collections of lovers of natural nuggets. The blue color in most cases is unevenly distributed, but this is not considered a defect, but rather indicates a natural origin.

Like all varieties of tourmaline, indicolite also has piezoelectric properties and a permanent magnetic field - if it is heated a little, it can attract a thin sheet of paper, dust or hair.

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The properties of the natural gem act as a medicine in several areas:

• has a warming effect;
• helps to recover faster after illnesses or operations;
• restores cells;
• normalizes the work of the hormonal system;
• improves immunity, protects against colds;
• soothes the nervous system;
• eliminates insomnia, relieves nightmares.

Important! The stone is not recommended for pregnant women, as well as people with cancer.

If we talk about magical properties, then indicolite is endowed with a special energy that allows the stone to act as a powerful amulet and amulet. So, the magical properties of the mineral include:

• helps to make a reasonable decision;
• eliminates anxiety, aggression, anger, irritation;
• protects family relationships, prevents quarrels, betrayals.

In some religions, blue stone is used for enlightenment. For example, in Hinduism, it is believed that the gem can bring harmony to the chakras and activate the enlightenment of the owner at the heavenly level.

Application

Blue tourmaline, like other varieties of this mineral, belongs to group II jewelry, so it is often used to create jewelry - earrings, rings, pendants, beads, pendants, and others. Indicolite is usually set in silver, but in gold the mineral looks no less chic.

Low-quality crystals are used in radio electronics, industry and medicine.

To whom does

Blue tourmaline suits almost all signs of the zodiac, but since it is considered a stone of water and air, it patronizes Libra, Gemini, Aquarius, Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio. For representatives of these zodiac signs, the constant wearing of a gem is recommended. It will add self-confidence, help you find inner harmony, relieve anxiety and stress, and also indicate the right path in life.

As for the rest, in this case, indicolite will become a neutral mineral - it will not harm, but it will not provide any help either.