About Cordierite Iolite
Magnesium iron aluminum silicate, known for its strong pleochroism (showing different colors, often violet-blue to grey, from different angles). It's a 'Viking's Compass' stone, aiding intuition, inner vision, and shamanic journeying.
Primary Hues
Violet-Blue, Blue, Grey-Blue, strongly pleochroic (shows different colors from different angles)
Metaphysical Properties
A vision stone. Believed to activate the third eye, enhance intuition, and aid in understanding addictions. Facilitates inner journeying.
Associated Tarot Cards
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition- inner vision- and exploring the subconscious- aligning with Iolite/Cordierite's properties.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents guidance- hope- and connection to higher self- resonating with its use as a "Viking's Compass".
Associated Deities
Odin
Pantheon: Norse
Domain: Wisdom- Magic- Divination- Journeying
Rationale: Norse legends suggest Iolite was used as a navigational tool (Viking's Compass)- aligning with Odin's quest for knowledge.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Divine Feminine
Rationale: Sophia as the embodiment of divine wisdom connects to Iolite's enhancement of inner vision.
Metaphysical Uses
Shamanic Journeying Focus
Third Eye Activation Meditation
Addiction Release Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Cordierite Iolite.
Associated Minerals
- Andalusite
- Sillimanite
- Garnet
- Spinel
- Biotite
- Quartz
- Feldspar (common in metamorphic rocks like gneiss and schist, and in some granites)