SODALITE

A member of the sodalite group of minerals with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. It is known for its deep blue to blue-violet color and white veining. Though it is opaque in massive form, it is translucent to transparent in gemstone form. It is used as a gemstone, a sculptural material and an architectural stone. Sodalite forms in igneous rocks that crystallize from sodium rich magmas, hence the name, Sodalite. In these magmas there is little silicon or aluminum, and therefore quartz and feldspar are usually absent. Sodalite bearing rocks include nepheline, syenite, trachyte and phonolite. These rocks are so rare that they are almost never seen. First discovered in 1811 in Greenland, it became an important architectural stone when large deposits were found in Ontario Canada in 1891. Sodalite is found in Greenland, Russia, Canada, Namibia, Arkansas and Maine. Sodalite can be a more affordable alternative to Lapis Lazuli and is one of the only relatively affordable blue stones on the market today.

Associated with the throat and 3rd eye chakras, zodiac sign of Sagittarius & vibrates to the number 4.

– The best stone for studying, focus and memory retention.
– Enhances intuition & brings to the forefront issues that need attention.
– Allows one to concentrate on tasks until completion.
– Highlights one’s weaknesses and strengths.
– Helps one bring to voice things that were once held in the subconscious mind.
– Useful for those who speak or write for a living.
– Physically beneficial for treating ADHD, ADD and other attention disorders.

Hardness: 5.5 – 6 Mohs
Specific Gravity: 2.14-2.40
Refractive Index: 1.48