Dumortierite

DUMORTIERITE
** Dumortierite is a very pretty stone, usually found in denim-blue but occasionally found in black and red as well, that is used for carvings and decorative items.** Dumortierite was named for the paleontologist M. E. Dumortiere.** Dumortierite is said to be a calming stone that helps the wearer collect his or her thoughts. It prevents the wearer from being scatterbrained; it resorts order and organization in one's life. It promotes metal clarity to reduce excitability and stubbornness.** Dumortierite is often confused with Sodalite and other dark blue stones. Sodalite has more white, and is much lighter.** While Dumortierite is usually found in its massive state (meaning that large, solid hunks are often found), it does have a much rarer crystalline form. The crystals are pleochroic, which means they change color depending on what angle from which you view them. The color changes from red to blue to violet. (Unfortunately, my chip beads are all of the opaque type.)** Dumortierite is the main colorant in Blue Quartz . Tiny Dumortierite crystals grow in the Quartz, giving it its blue hue.** Dumortierite is found in several places around the world, but one special fact for me is that it is often found in Yuma, Arizona, which is at the very southwestern corner of the state.