{"product_id":"wikingerstein-iolith-33mm","title":"Iolite Raw Stone 34mm | Viking Stone | Cordierite Water Sapphire | Tanzania","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIolite – the stone with which the Vikings found the stars 🧭💜\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 34 mm (1.3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.8 g | 59 ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural iolite (cordierite), raw, slightly rounded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanzania, Africa – carefully selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural raw stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly whitish on the outside without backlight – intense violet-blue with light. Please view both photos!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hm-produktsatz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIolite raw stone\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tanzania, natural with slightly rounded edges and the typical color change from delicate whitish to intense violet-blue in the light, hand-picked as a unique piece for your collection, meditation, or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eiolite raw stone from Tanzania\u003c\/strong\u003e shows two sides: without backlight, it appears almost modest, slightly whitish, inconspicuous. Then you hold it up to the light – and suddenly a deep violet-blue explodes, flashing golden nuances like a small starry sky in crystal form. \u003cem\u003eThat is exactly how the Vikings navigated with it. And that is exactly how this stone finds its way to you.\u003c\/em\u003e 🧭\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eAffirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e“I trust my inner vision – it leads me clearly and surely.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ The Vikings' navigation instrument – not a compass, but a stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vikings crossed the North Atlantic without a compass – and \u003cstrong\u003eiolite\u003c\/strong\u003e was their secret. Thin slices of the stone served as a natural polarization filter: viewed through it, even a cloudy sky revealed the exact position of the sun. Hence its name – \u003cem\u003eViking stone\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003esunstone of the seas\u003c\/em\u003e. What lies behind this is one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in mineralogy: \u003cstrong\u003epleochroism\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the viewing angle, iolite shows completely different colors – violet-blue, golden-yellow, sometimes almost colorless – all in a single stone. No other mineral does this so dramatically. And this one from Tanzania – one of the finest sources worldwide – shows exactly this play of colors in its most intense form. 🌍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergy and meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Eye – for intuition, vision, and inner clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e♐ \u003cstrong\u003eZodiac sign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagittarius • Libra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eGift tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For collectors of rare minerals, dream workers, spiritual practitioners, and anyone guided by the invisible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this iolite is yours now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine pleochroism\u003c\/strong\u003e – one stone, three colors, depending on light and angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🧭 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Vikings' navigation instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e – history you can hold in your hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eTanzanian quality\u003c\/strong\u003e – one of the world's best iolite sources, carefully selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e – 59ct, natural, exactly this piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about iolite raw stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I clean and charge my iolite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIolite is sensitive to acids and strong cleaning agents – it is best to clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it immediately. Energetically, it charges wonderfully in moonlight, especially during a full moon. Smudging with Palo Santo or sage gently cleanses its energy. It is better to avoid direct sunlight for long periods – its play of colors is sensitive to intense radiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does pleochroism mean and why does it make iolite so special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePleochroism means that a stone shows different colors depending on the viewing angle – due to its crystal structure, light is absorbed and refracted differently. In iolite, this phenomenon is particularly pronounced: violet-blue, golden-yellow, and almost colorless – all in one stone. Turn it slowly in the light and you will see it immediately. It was precisely this property that made it the Vikings' navigation instrument – and a coveted collector's item to this day. 💜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant more?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"More iolite at Happy Minerals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happy-minerals.business\/search?q=iolith\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e👉 Discover all our \u003cstrong\u003eiolite\u003c\/strong\u003e treasures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive exactly this iolite from the photo – not a random piece. Selected by Dany and Ute with over 20 years of experience. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. 🧭💜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDecorative items in the pictures are not included.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256036163912,"sku":"WI-roh-59ct","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/8978\/6696\/files\/Wikingerstein_-_Iolith_33mm_Wassersaphir_roher_Cordierit_Happy_Minerals.jpg?v=1757510226","url":"https:\/\/www.happy-minerals.business\/en\/products\/iolite-rough-stone","provider":"Happy Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}