Product Description

Iolite / Neel Mani: The property that made iolite so valuable to the Vikings is extreme pleochroism. Iolite has different colors in different directions in the crystal. A cube cut from iolite will look a violetish blue almost like sapphire from one side, clear as water from the other, and a honey yellow from the top. This property led some people to call iolite "water sapphire" in the past, a name that is now obsolete. Pleochroism may have been helpful in navigation but it makes things difficult for a gem cutter. If iolite is not cut from exactly the right direction, no matter the shape of the rough, its color will not show to its best advantage. The name iolite comes from the Greek ios, which means violet. Iolite is usually a purplish blue when cut properly, with a softness to the color that can be quite attractive. Iolite is readily available and surprisingly affordable. The better and richer the blue, the better. It is mined in India, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Brazil. The Vikings probably mined iolite from deposits in Norway and Greenland. Iolite is relatively hard but should be protected from blows. With its attractive color and reasonable price, it may become a jewelry staple in the future. Astrological Properties • Planet: Saturn / Shani represents discipline, authority, ambition, honesty, perfection and duty • Gemstone: Iolite / Neel Mani • Vedic Color: Blue & Black • Numerological Radical: 8 (Eight) • Chakra: 4th, Arahata • Ishtha: Mahakaal , Bhairava & Kali • Sign: Capricorn & Aquarius • Element: Air • Time: Sunset • Day: Saturday • Birth Month: July • Direction Ruled: West • Finger: Middle Finger (Madhyma) • Metal: Platinum, Gold base five metal alloy (Panch Dhatu) or Silver base eight metal alloy (Aasht Dhatu) • Precious Gemstone: Blue Sapphire / Neelam, • Alternatives: Blue Topaz , Amethyst , Turquoise and Lapis lazuli • Planetary Talisman / Yantra: Shani Yantra • Favorable Talisman / Yantra: Shiva Yantra , Navgrah Yantra , & Maha Mrityunjay Yantra • Planetary Rudraksha: Seven Faced (7-Mukhi) & Fourteen Faced (14-Mukhi) • Favorable Rudraksha: Four Faced (4-Mukhi) , Six Faced (6-Mukhi) & Eight Faced (8Mukhi) • Planetary Mantra: Om Pram Preem Prom Saha Shanaiascaraya Namah • Cosmic Effects: It Purifies the mind & it is charged with virtuous thoughts and positive attitude. It gives tremendous benefits to the wearer by bringing luck and prosperity. It Protects against risks of accidents, unexpected happenings and natural calamities and ensures greater financial stability. It strengthens concentration, precision and perfection in any activity. Sizes Available from 3 Carats to 7 carats