Sodalite

About Sodalite

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral often featuring white calcite veining, creating beautiful patterns reminiscent of lapis lazuli. Known as the 'Stone of Logic,' this calming crystal enhances rational thought, objectivity, and truth while promoting inner peace and emotional balance.

Crystal Properties

  • Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6
  • Chemical Composition: Na₄Al₃Si₃O₁₂Cl (Sodium Aluminum Silicate Chloride)
  • Crystal System: Cubic
  • Colour: Royal blue to navy blue with white calcite veining
  • Chakra: Third Eye Chakra, Throat Chakra
  • Element: Water, Air

Metaphysical Properties

Known as a stone of logic and truth, Sodalite calms the mind and enhances rational thought, making it easier to take in and process information. It's particularly valued for encouraging objectivity, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting emotional balance. Many use Sodalite to release mental confusion, speak truth with confidence, and maintain calm during stressful situations.

How to Use Sodalite

Carry Sodalite when studying or working to enhance focus and logic, place it in your workspace for clear thinking, meditate with it to calm an overactive mind, or wear it to promote honest communication. Its calming blue energy makes it perfect for students, writers, and anyone seeking mental clarity.

Caring for Your Sodalite

  • Cleansing: Water-safe for brief periods. Cleanse with sound bowls, sage smoke, or moonlight. Avoid prolonged water exposure and salt water.
  • Charging: Moonlight preferred. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight which may fade the blue color. Place on selenite or use sound.
  • Storage: Moderate hardness at Mohs 5.5-6. Store separately to prevent scratching from harder stones.
  • Durability: Can be brittle. Handle with care and avoid impacts. Keep away from harsh chemicals.

Where Sodalite is Found

Sodalite forms in igneous rocks, particularly in nepheline syenites and related alkaline rocks. It often occurs alongside other sodium-rich minerals and can form in massive deposits or as crystals.

Major deposits: Brazil, Canada (Ontario - finest quality), Namibia, Russia, USA (Maine, Arkansas), India, and Myanmar.

Canadian Sodalite is considered the finest quality, displaying rich royal blue color with attractive white veining. Brazilian specimens often show deeper navy tones.

Sodalite Through History

Sodalite was relatively unknown until large deposits were discovered in Ontario, Canada in 1891. It was then used to decorate Marlborough House in London, bringing it to prominence. However, Sodalite has been found in ancient sites, suggesting earlier use.

The name comes from its high sodium content. Indigenous peoples of the regions where it was found used it for ceremonial purposes and as a stone of truth and wisdom.

In modern times, Sodalite gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s as interest in metaphysical properties of stones grew. Today, it's valued for enhancing logic, promoting truth, and calming the mind, making it popular among students, teachers, and anyone seeking mental clarity.

Astrological Connections

  • Zodiac: Sagittarius (primary), also Virgo
  • Planetary: Venus and Moon
  • Birth Stone: December (alternative birthstone)
  • Numerology: Number 4 (stability and logic)

Crystals That Pair Well With Sodalite

Sodalite works beautifully with other mental clarity and truth stones:

  • Lapis Lazuli + Sodalite for enhanced wisdom and truth
  • Amethyst + Sodalite for calm mental clarity and intuition
  • Fluorite + Sodalite for focus and mental organization
  • Clear Quartz + Sodalite to amplify logical thinking
  • Howlite + Sodalite for calm mind and patience

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The True North Set includes: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Clear Quartz, Sodalite, and Iolite

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