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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Cordierite

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mg, Fe, Al cyclosilicate mineral.

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Cordierite specimen
Cordierite Italie.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
ElementsMg, Al, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.425 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolCrd
Nickel–Strunz class9.CJ.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Vikings reputedly used iolite as a navigation aid; it is the stone of inner vision.

Traditional uses
intuition, direction, imagination
Chakra
Third Eye
Zodiac
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
Element
Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

LabradoriteBoth carry the theme of intuition, so together they're thought to reinforce it. MoonstoneA natural partner for intuition; Moonstone also adds new beginnings. AmethystWorks the same Third Eye chakra, adding meditation. Blue KyaniteShares the Third Eye chakra; adds alignment to iolite's intuition. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance iolite's high, spiritual energy.

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