{"product_id":"372g-iolite-with-apatite-sphere-4b","title":"372g Iolite with Apatite Sphere 4B","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave on shipping by purchasing multiple items from my store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and detail in these beautiful spheres was very difficult to capture accurately in photos. Personally I have not seen material like this before. I am quite familiar with the Indian material that can sometimes form with Sunstone. This material is very different with the gold and blue Apatite inclusions, (not Tourmaline), quite an unusual stone, and a wonderful combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece weighs 372g and has a diameter of approximately 6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIolite:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIolote is a magnesium, aluminium silicate mineral with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 and is a variety of the mineral Cordierite which was discovered in 1813 and named Cordierite, after the French geologist Louis Cordier. It is found in Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Burma, India and Sri Lanka. This particular material is from Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name iolite comes from ios, the Greek word for violet. Iolite is commonly known as \"water sapphire\" in its deep blue sapphire color. Like sapphire and tanzanite, its fellow blue gemstones, iolite is pleochroic- meaning it transmits light differently when viewed from different directions. The Vikings made iolite's pleochroism a virtue by using thin slices of the stone as a light polarizer to navigate their trips. By observing the sky through iolites, the Viking navigators were able to locate the exact position of the sun on overcast days. Iolite does what a Polaroid does- it cancels out haze, mist, and clouds to make things appear clearer. In fact, the stone has been called the \"Viking's Compass.\" Only officially named in 1912, iolite has been used and admired for centuries. It was very popular in jewellery in the 18th Century in Europe but today it is used somewhat infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has also been called Water Sapphire and the stone of the Muses because it is thought to activate visions and creativity. It resonates with the energy of twilight and stimulates the astral body so it has traditionally been used to enable such practices as astral travel, shamanic journeying, dimensional work, inner work, past life (particularly associated with the Cathars and Knights Templar) and alternate life work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIolite is a wonderful meditation aid as it can help to calm an over active mind. It activates psychic gifts and connects us with higher guidance which provides us with a clearer vision and emotional distance from which to perceive difficult life situations. It can empower us to  envision solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems and use discernment to act on this insight wisely. It links our conscious mind with our intuitive inner knowing and enhances our ability to communicate this higher knowing, so it is a powerful ally for astrologers, tarot readers or mediums. It is thought to help stimulate memory and eyesight and aid with restful sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApatite:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApatite is the name given to a group of similar minerals which are hard to tell apart and have very long difficult to pronounce names so everyone apart from scientists just calls them Apatites! Apatite has often been mistaken for peridot, tourmaline and aquamarine and even determining which mineral is which in the apatite family itself has proven difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApatite is unusual in that the minerals that make up this gemstone were from organic debris such as bones, teeth and scales which have built up and mineralized by heat and pressure. This is why apatite is often found on sites where ancient lakes or seas were found. Although dinosaurs died out around 65 million years ago we still occasionally discover their fossilized bones, one of the reasons for this is that they contain apatite which helps preserve them. Apatite is composed primarily of calcium and phosphate and is the most abundant mineral in your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to this the stone associated with animal conservation, because it is composed of the mineral phosphate that makes up the teeth and bones of all vertebrate animals, as well as their horns, antlers or tusks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApatite is a dual-action stone, known for its positive use of personal power to achieve goals. It clears away confusion, apathy or negativity, then, stimulates the intellect to expand knowledge and truth, which may be used for personal growth or for the collective good. It is a Stone of Manifestation, promoting a humanitarian outlook and service to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Apatite is a deeply spiritual stone with a cleansing influence on the aura, especially in the mental body - the vibratory level associated with psychic perception and paranormal abilities. It is a particularly strong stone to use in past-life or alternate-life work, because of its ability to access the energy levels where the Akashic records and an individual's soul patterns exist. It is excellent as a dream stone for creative problem solving, and for vertical vision, where it is possible to see multiple levels of consciousness operating harmoniously and simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Apatite may be light, bright, or dark blue, sometimes within the same crystal. The name Apatite is derived from a Greek word meaning \"to deceive\" because the variety of colors and formations in which this stone occurs makes it easy to mistake for other minerals. It may be yellow, blue, green, brown, gray or colourless, but the Apatite stones used for metaphysical purposes are primarily higher-quality crystal pieces in blue, green and gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpheres:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sphere is historically perfect and sacred: all points are within the same distance from the center and thus are a pure expression of unity and integrity. A crystal that is sculptured and polished as a sphere can be a strong energy conductor. Additionally, the sphere is our Earth's perfect form and shape, this form allows the crystal to radiate energy in all directions simultaneously. It is so powerful that it can be used in so many things, such as healing, the attraction of positive energy, as well as opening the 3rd chakra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the shape and perfect symmetry, the crystal sphere attains powerful energy that can be used in so many things and provides benefits in so many areas. Such as it can clean and heal any leaks in the auric field. Additionally, in times of stress, crystal spheres are excellent as \"hand refrigeration devices.\" and their healing vibration is brought into the auric field that allows the energy fields to shift. Other notable benefits of crystal spheres are meditation, use for home because of its feng shui properties, serving as a decorative piece, and reducing great stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its perfect symmetry, a crystal sphere releases positive energy in all directions to increase your space and self-resonance. The spherical shape helps also to clean out chaotic environments through the promotion of a flawless energy flow so that you can operate efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal spheres are versatile, hence, they can be used in so many things. One of its notable uses is a stress reliever. You can relieve exponential tension in your body in times of stress. Your crystal sphere is a site of comfort rolls for certain areas of your body that feel tight, sorrowful, or energetically \"blocked,\" which heals with light and reflexology motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, crystal spheres are also used for meditation because it helps in calming your mind and emotion. It is also popular among women living alone, or with their families because they use them as a feng shui because the crystal sphere increases the space's vibration and promotes a happier environment. You can determine the energy you want to bring and schedule your crystal for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crystal sphere can also be used as a decoration because of its unique properties. This will transform your workplace, by putting it into a decorative glass the sphere will be able to promote creativity, increase your chance, bring money to a company or just clean up the room of negativity to create a better environment for the workplace. By doing so, you can place your desk with a crystal sphere and scheme your crystal to \"crystal clear concentrate + clarity of mind.\" Once you have programmed your sphere to support your intention, it keeps you focused so that you can overcome your mental barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, a crystal sphere can be used in so many things, but one thing is for sure - it is a perfect crystal for healing and blocking out the negative energy in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturesgiftsByChris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616673276181,"sku":null,"price":72.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/2453\/3781\/files\/9777f20e-il_fullxfull.6398628300_j7lo.jpg?v=1765592366","url":"https:\/\/naturesgiftsbychris.com\/products\/372g-iolite-with-apatite-sphere-4b","provider":"NaturesgiftsByChris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}