Sodalite




General communication and writing stone. Logic, ideas, truth. Balances body energy levels via thyroid, pituitary, lymph, and other glands. Helps throat CTR, insomnia, neck, mouth, hearing, bloodsugar, etc. Cooling and drawing for infections, burns, sinus inflamations, high blood pressure, etc. Still evolving. H:5.5-6; CTR:5; T (aluminum)

Sodalite, which is composed of Sodium Aluminum Silicate with Chlorine, is a rare tectosilicate mineral that is typically a dark royal blue color. It usually occurs in massive forms, and has been popular for use in ornamental applications ranging from jewelry to expensive carvings ever since it was brought into the wider market. It was first found in Greenland in 1806; however, much bigger deposits were found in 1891 in Bancroft, near Ontario, Canada. Since then many other localities have been discovered — these include Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec in Canada, several sites in Arkasas, USA, as well as Bolivia, Brazil, Myanmar, Portugal, Romania, and Russia. It has a vitreous or greasy luster and a white streak.

Chemical Composition:
Sodium Aluminum Silicate with Chlorine
Na4Al3(SiO4)3Cl
Color:
Typically blue, but also white, gray, or green
Hardness:
5.5 - 6.0
Specific Gravity:
2.1 - 2.3
Cleavage:
Poor in six directions
Fracture:
Uneven
Crystal Structure:
Transparent to translucent; massive specimens are opaque; isometric
Luster:
Vitreous or Greasy
Streak:
White
Occurence:
Canada, Italy, Brazil, USA
Energy:
Receptive
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Water
Powers:
Healing, peace, meditation, wisdom
Magical Uses:
  • Used to heal emotionally related illness, stress, nervousness, anger, or fear.
  • Wear or rub on body to dispel guilt and fear.
  • Wear or carry to still the mind, relax the body, and calm inner turmoil.
  • Used conscientiously with meditation to promote wisdom.