Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an
ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are
usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group
with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite.
Discovered in 1811 in the Ilimaussaq intrusive complex in
Greenland, sodalite did not become important as an ornamental stone until 1891
when vast deposits of fine material were discovered in Ontario, Canada.
A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, sodalite is
named after its sodium content; in mineralogy it may be classed as a
feldspathoid. Well known for its blue color, sodalite may also be grey, yellow,
green, or pink and is often mottled with white veins or patches. The more
uniformly blue material is used in jewellery, where it is fashioned into
cabochons and beads. Lesser material is more often seen as facing or inlay in
various applications.
Although somewhat similar to lazurite and lapis lazuli,
sodalite rarely contains pyrite (a common inclusion in lapis) and its blue
color is more like traditional royal blue rather than ultramarine. It is
further distinguished from similar minerals by its white (rather than blue)
streak. Sodalite's six directions of poor cleavage may be seen as incipient
cracks running through the stone.
Mystical and Healing Properties:
It is told that sodalite will harmonize the inner being or
the conscious with the subconscious mind.
It is most helpful for work in groups and stimulates
thought. It is a stone wonderfully beneficial for healing breaches in
communication. A stone of truth, it brings this to all communications. It can
help end arguments or other disagreements that have to do with communication or
when communication has become an issue. It is particularly useful for honesty
of emotions. It increases intelligence, knowledge and learning and will unite
the logical with the spiritual.
Sodalite is an excellent stone for reducing high blood
pressure if carried constantly on the person. Necklaces of sodalite beads that
hang down to the heart area will increase its hypotensive properties.
It also is associated with the thyroid, it has a calming
regularity effect on the thyroid gland, the vegetative nervous system and all
glandular functions. By balancing the endocrine system, it strengthens the
metabolism. Reduces stress and helps to prolong physical endurance.
In order to properly benefit from this stone's energy it
must be worn or carried as a touchstone over a long period of time. It should
be discharged under running water on a weekly basis, or whenever the stone
becomes cloudy or changes color. Then it should be charged again in a bowl of
water together with a rock crystal.
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers: Healing, peace, meditation, wisdom
Sodalite is excellent for psychic development and
meditation, particularly if used with lapis or other clear quartz crystal.
While other stones may blast open the inner doorway to the psychic, this stone
gently eases it open. This allows us acceptance of and working with the new and
different abilities much easier than if they had come too suddenly.
Worn in jewelry, sodalite forms a quite reliable connection
with your intuition, thus giving a gentle flow of information that can save
lots of time and trouble.
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Information
Sources:
The Crystal
Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of
Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal
Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian
Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem
and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra
Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The
Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing
Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take
the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use
in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you
are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified
physician.
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