Sodalite Jewelry

Wearing Sodalite Jewelry is thought to bring calm to its wearer and is said to have a strong feminine (yin) polarity.

Navy blue Sodalite is said to vibrate with the Third Eye Chakra, which facilitates intuition, psychic awareness, ESP and insight.

Natural Healers use Sodalite to increase the ability to trust one's self and trust others, for nervous disorders, and stomach disorders related to stress.

Sodalite is thought to help one make logical decisions.

Sodalite is thought to be a gemstone of Aquarius, the Astrological sign associated with fellowship and unemotional humanitarianism.

Healing Properties: Stress. Attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Scientific Properties: Composed of a Sodium Aluminum Chlorine Silicate. The white streaks are Calcite runners.

Sodalite is formed in alkaline igneous and plutonic rocks with low silica content.

Sodalite is very similar in appearance to Lapis Lazuli, however Sodalite is lacking in the golden pyrite flecks characteristic of Lapis. Sodalite tends to have a brushed denim appearance whereas Lapis tends to polish to a stronger sheen.

Found in Canada, Brazil and South Africa. 5.5- 6.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Buyer Beware!Sodalite is often used as a substitute for Lapis Lazuli. Lapis will always have golden flecks in it--Sodalite is characterized by white runners or streaks.

While Sodalite is a durable gemstone, the Calcite runners are not. Use caution in cleaning this mineral, as the Calcite runners may be easily dissolved by some solvents.

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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