Iolite (Kaka Nili)

Iolite ( काकानीली )

Iolite (Kaka Neeli in Hindi) is Natural Violet – Blue Gemstone. Iolite is used as an astrological substitute of Blue sapphire for Saturn (Shani) planet in Indian Vedic astrology. Astrologically, Iolite is preferred to precious Blue Sapphire only due its availability & affordability. Iolite stones of bright vivid Blue color & high transparency are preferred for astrological purpose.

Who should wear Iolite?

Iolite is a violet-blue color mineral from the Cordierite family. Iolite (also called Neeli or Kakaneeli) is associated with planet Saturn (Shani), according to Vedic astrology. It is worn as a substitute for Blue Sapphire.

  • Vedic astrology prescribes Iolite for Makar (Capricorn) and Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi.
  • Western astrology assigns Iolite birthstone to Virgo zodiac sign.
  • It is also recommended for ascendants of the zodiacs Gemini, Virgo, Libra and Taurus.

How to wear Iolite astrologically?

Carat Weight

minimum 1/10th of the wearer’s body weight (in kgs)
For example: a person weighing 60 kgs can wear a 6-carat Iolite.

Color

bright medium to dark blue Iolite is ideal for best astrological results

Metal

silver is highly recommended while yellow gold is not preferred

Finger

middle finger of the working hand

Day & Time

Saturday, Morning between 5 AM - 9 AM

Mantra

'Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah’, ऊँ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ।

Iolite Benefits

Iolite, being associated with Saturn, benefits the wearer with professional growth. It stimulates memory, strengthens the wearer’s resolve, provides them with a sense of self-assurance and increases their endurance. It is highly helpful for those suffering from a feeling of disorientation or a lack of motivation. Iolite guides you towards your pinnacle of success.

Physically, Iolite is great for boosting the immune system and detoxifying the body. It also helps in regulating digestion, strengthening the nerves and increasing the pain threshold.

Iolite is associated with the crown chakra and strengthens a person’s intuition powers. It helps the wearer to get rid of bad addictions and negative thoughts. It also helps those suffering from insomnia.

Iolite Quality & Price

The quality and value of any stone is evaluated on certain parameters.

  • Origin-

    Iolite gemstone is mined in Myanmar, India, Brazil, Madagascar, Norway and Sri Lanka. Amongst all these origin varieties, stones from India and Madagascar are highly sought-after for their superior quality.
  • Color-

    Iolite crystals are trichroic, which means that three different colors are seen in the same gem, depending on the angle you view it from. Most stones appear blue to violet in color but can appear to be clear, gray, or yellow when viewed from other directions. The color on the top is given the most importance. Gemstones with consistent blue-violet color on top are preferred to those with yellow or grey tints. The blue-violet color of the stones ranges from very light blue to deeper blue, usually with a beautiful purplish tinge. A valuable piece of Iolite will have a soft saturated violet-blue color whereas less valuable gems have a faded purple color.
  • Clarity-

    Iolite crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Iolite can have visible inclusions like fingerprints, minerals, metallic platelets etc. Stones with no or lesser visible inclusions are preferred to highly included stones.
  • Cut-

    Iolite displays pleochroism, meaning that it shows three distinct colors when seen from different angles, so cutting an Iolite stone becomes tricky. Ideally, Iolite is cut in a manner that the gemstone looks consistently blue-violet and without any yellow tints when viewed from the top.

Iolite Quality & Price

What color tone of Iolite is considered the best?

The blue-violet color of the stones can be quite varied. Bright medium to dark blue Iolite is ideal for best astrological results.

Iolite of which origin is best for astrological purpose?

Iolite is easily found and its deposits occur in many countries. Iolite mined in India is the best for astrological purposes due to its superior color and quality. Iolite mined in Madagascar can also be used.

Is Iolite equally effective as Blue Sapphire?

Iolite is an astrological substitute or upratna of Blue Sapphire, according to Vedic astrology. Substitute is chosen due to budget limitations. But Substitute is mild, so it takes longer to show results.

What is unique about the color of Iolite?

Iolite is a pleochroic gem. Pleochroism is an optical phenomenon in which a material appears to have different colours when observed from different crystallographic directions. An Iolite stone can appear to be a distinct violet-blue when viewed from one direction and clear or yellow when viewed from other directions. This makes Iolite a "trichroic" material.

Why is Iolite called water Sapphire?

The name water sapphire is related to the pleochroism property of Iolite. It is used because an Iolite stone could have the color of a Blue Sapphire when viewed from one direction and could appear to be as clear as water from another.

What is the difference between Iolite and Tanzanite?

Iolite gemstones look quite similar to Tanzanite and thus most people tend to confuse them for each other. Both of these stunning gems share a range of violet-blue hues and are trichonic in nature. But there are stark differences between the two stones. The two stones have different physical and optical properties as they belong to different species of minerals. Tanzanite is a softer stone than Iolite. Iolite is widely mined while Tanzanite is only mined in one country. Iolite is a popular substitute for Blue Sapphire in vedic astrology while Tanzanite is an exclusive gemstone only sought after due to its beauty and rarity. In fact, Iolite is also used as a substitute of Tanzanite due to it being less expensive.

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