Indicolite

Indicolite, also popular by the name Blue Tourmaline, is supposed to be the most colorful and rare variety of all the stones in gem world. The name 'Indicolite' has been derived from the Latin word for the indicum plant, famous due to its blue colors.

Indicolite stones are transparent to opaque in shades and is found in metosomatically altered magnesian or dolomitic limestones in contact-metamorphic aureloes. A great deposit of indicolite occurs in Madagascar, North America, Brazil, Myanmar, Africa, Siberia, Australia and Sri Lanka.

It is believed that indicolite is a protective stone which has the power of dispeling curses and protects the user from all dangers. It's property brings happiness and laughter to life. The blue color of the stone contains a soothing power and is said to help in relieving stress. It is used to enhances tolerance and understanding and also to increase flexibility, happiness, objectivity, compassion and serenity.