About Sodalite

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  • Mineralogy and geology*
  • Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
  • Common Associations

Mineralogy and Geology of Sodalite 

Sodalite is a feldspathoid, similar to the feldspars, but with quite different properties.

Composition: Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl

Crystal system: Isometric

Crystal habit:  Usually massive; dodecahedral crystals are rare.

Cleavage: Poor/indistinct on {110}

Fracture:  Sub-conchoidal

Color: Often blue, orange, or greyish-white; all colors

Luster:  Vitreous, greasy

Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent

Moh’s scale hardness: 5 ½  - 6

Streak: White

Specific gravity:  2.27 – 2.33

Named after:   its sodium content.

Type locality: Ilimaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland.

Geological occurrence: Sodalite occurs in several geologic environments:
- in alkaline intrusives (Princess Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada); 
- in alkaline pegmatites (Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada);
- in carbonatites (Magnet Cove, Arkansas, USA); 
- in marble skarns or metasomatized calcareous rocks (Ladjuar Medan, Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan); 
- in phonolites and volcanic ejecta (Mount Vesuvius, Italy).

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

 According to crystal energy experts, sodalite is one of the best minerals for assisting with mental issues. It aids rational thought, helps to eliminate confusion, and stimulate the intellect. It supports group activities providing solidarity with respect to purposes and goals; in general, it supports companionship and trust in oneself and others. It has also been used to enhance truthfulness in communicating about emotions.

Common Associations

  • Chakras – sacral (orange) and third-eye (blue)
  • Numerology – vibrates to the number 1
  • Zodiac – Sagittarius
  • Birthstone – no traditional association
  • Wedding Anniversary – no traditional association

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.