Crystal Database

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Sodalite

Sodalite is a sodium aluminium chloride silicate rock forming mineral. Sodalite is found as vein fillings in plutonic igneous rocks such as nepheline syenites. Sodalite is distinguished by its royal blue colour, but does occur in other colours.

Hackmanite is a variety of Sodalite which is tenebrescent (or reversible photochromatic) - meaning it undergoes a colour change when subjected to photonic energy like UV light, which also causes it to fluoresce. A truely remarkable mineral which can change colour from blue to purple, white to purple, or white to red depending on where in the world the mineral is sourced. The depth and intensity of the colour change varies widely.

Sodalite is used as a carved ornamental stone, often carved into spheres and deities, as well as cabochons for the jewellery trade.

Metaphysical Properties

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Sodalite stimulates the throat and third eye chakra. Sodalite helps one to verbalise ones true feelings and beliefs. Sodalite balances the logical and intuitive metal processes, enhancing abilities in both.

Sodalite facilitates psychic visions, lucid dreaming, vision quests and oracle and energy reading. Sodalite promotes understanding of one life path and obstacles to spiritual growth.

Sodalite enhances memory, analytical, observational and organisational faculties and is a useful talisman for students.

Sodalite enhances self esteem and acceptance.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Sodalite can be useful in treating ear, nose and throat dis-ease.

Sodalite assists in boosting the immune system.

Sodalite is helpful in treating lymphatic system dysfunction.

Sodalite can help balance blood pressure and fluid retention.

Colour:

light to dark blue, pink to violet, grey, green, yellow

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Isometric

Formations:

masses or as imbedded grains. Crystals are rare, usually with dodecahedral terminations

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

Na₈(AlSiO₄)₆Cl₂

Hardness:

5.5 to 6

Lustre:

vitreous to greasy, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

poor

Varieties:

Hackmanite, Molybdosodalite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.