About Sodalite

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Keep reading to discover more about Sodalite

  • Mineralogy and geology*
  • Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
  • Common Associations

 

Mineralogy and Geology of Sodalite

 

Sodalite is a feldspathoid, similar to the feldspars, but with quite different properties.

 

Composition: Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl

 

Crystal system: Isometric

 

Crystal habit:  Usually massive; dodecahedral crystals are rare.

 

Cleavage: Poor/indistinct on {110}

 

Fracture:  Sub-conchoidal

 

Color: Often blue, orange, or greyish-white; all colors

 

Luster:  Vitreous, greasy

 

Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent

 

Moh’s scale hardness: 5 ½  - 6

 

Streak: White

 

Specific gravity:  2.27 – 2.33

 

Named after:   its sodium content.

 

Type locality: Ilimaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland.

 

Geological occurrence: Sodalite occurs in several geologic environments:
- in alkaline intrusives (Princess Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada); 
- in alkaline pegmatites (Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada);
- in carbonatites (Magnet Cove, Arkansas, USA); 
- in marble skarns or metasomatized calcareous rocks (Ladjuar Medan, Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan); 
- in phonolites and volcanic ejecta (Mount Vesuvius, Italy).

 

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

 

According to crystal energy experts, sodalite is one of the best minerals for assisting with mental issues. It aids rational thought, helps to eliminate confusion, and stimulate the intellect. It supports group activities providing solidarity with respect to purposes and goals; in general, it supports companionship and trust in oneself and others. It has also been used to enhance truthfulness in communicating about emotions.

 

Common Associations

  • Chakras – sacral (orange) and third-eye (blue)
  • Numerology – vibrates to the number 1
  • Zodiac – Sagittarius
  • Birthstone – no traditional association
  • Wedding Anniversary – no traditional association

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.

Crystal Muse (2017) Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro, Hay House, 285 pp.

Crystal Gridwork (2018) Kiera Fogg, Weiser Books, 128 pp.