Sodalite can be found in many parts of the world, but some of the highest quality sodalite specimens come from […]
Sodalite
Name: Sodalite
Mineral Category and Species: Feldspathoid group
Structure: Isometric crystal system
Chemical Composition: Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₂
Color: Blue, violet-blue
Optical Properties:
- Transparent to translucent
- Refractive index: 1.483–1.487
Hardness: 5.5–6
Types of Sodalite: Hackmanite, Blue Sodalite, Green Sodalite, White Sodalite
Main Localities: Canada, Brazil, Russia, Namibia, Afghanistan, Greenland
Planet & Zodiac:
- Planet: Venus
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
Uses:
- Carvings and jewelry
- Architectural
- Mineral specimens
Healing Properties:
- Enhance intuition
- Align the third eye and throat chakras
- Improve immune system
