Sodalite

Promotes Peace and Tranquility, Enhances Emotional Balance and Calmness, Fosters Logic, Rationality, Efficiency, Encourages Truth and Intuition, and Associated with the throat and third eye chakras

Sodalite is a captivating gemstone known for its deep, royal blue color often accented by white calcite inclusions that enhance its aesthetic appeal. This stone, a member of the feldspathoid mineral group, primarily comprises sodium aluminum silicate chloride. It crystallizes in the cubic system, typically forming massive deposits or granular habits. Renowned for its semi-opaque transparency and vitreous luster, sodalite possesses a unique allure that is not only appreciated in gemstone markets but also in ornamental uses. Its relatively modest hardness makes it suitable for various types of jewelry, although it is exceptionally favored in pieces that are not subject to excessive wear. Sodalite's enchanting color and profound metaphysical attributes connect it deeply with those seeking spiritual growth, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium.

Gemstone properties

Color

Rich royal blue, often with white veins or patches

Occurrence

Canada (especially in Bancroft, Ontario), Brazil, Greenland, India, Namibia, Russia, and the USA

Hardness

5.5-6

Specific gravity

2.14 - 2.30

Refractive Index

1.483 - 1.487