Iolite ("Watersaphire") from India in 925/000 silver "Prestige" pendant

The transparent version Iolite is often used as a gemstone. The name is derived from the Greek word for violet. Another name is dichroiet which in Greek means "two-colored stone." Iolite will include mined in Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia's Northern Territory, Namibia, Brazil, Tanzania and Madagascar. Water Sapphire or Iolite is a spiritual stone and promotes understanding and knowledge. It promotes independence, responsibility and this reduces problems with dependency (both substances as humans) and addictions. The stone also promotes healthy and equal relationships. It helps you discover who you are and gives you the power to be yourself. (Frequently used and reinforced with Rose Quartz) Physical works iolite lower fever and bactericide and has a positive effect on breathing, malaria, migraine and pituitary. Water Sapphire / Iolite and bactericidal helps prevent fat storage in the body.