Sodalite is named in reference to the sodium content it has. It is found in light to dark pure blue color and is well known in the semi-precious stone world. It is the only feldspathoid which contains chlorine.
Sodalite balances the mental and emotional bodies. It cleanses the aura, soothes and calms inflammations. It fuels a person's creative processes and also enhances wisdom. It helps to make clear and rational decisions. It builds self confidence, helps fight lymphatic cancer and also boost the immune system.
Sodalite is found in Namibia, Brazil, Canada and the USA. The hardness is 6 and specific gravity, 2.13 - 2.29.
Name | Moh's | Specific Gravity | Structure | Cleavage | Refractive Index | Double | Disp. | Pleochro | Fluorescence |
Sodalite | 5.5+ | 2.13-2.29 | Isometric | Perfect | 1.48 | None | None | None | Strong orange |