Sodalite

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General Gemstone Details

Since antiquity the stone sodalite has been known as the stone of artists, singers, painters and sculptors because it is believed to be able to promote inspiration, creativity while also providing protection.

Sodalite brings inner peace and can calm hot tempered folk. Keep sodalite in your pockets and in every room of your house, so its peaceful properties will flow all around you.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 5.5 with a cubic crystal structure.

Sodalite, whose name reflects its sodium content is found in all shades and hues of blue and is a major constituent of the rock lapis lazuli, therefore these two stones are easily confused. However, unlike lapis, sodalite very rarely contains the brassy pyrite specks, and it has a lower specific gravity. Sodalite will likely contain white streaks of calcite and is often carved as well as used for jewelry.

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Mystical 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.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
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.

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Magical Properties:
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.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Venus

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Stone especially recommended for Sagittarius, it symbolizes self confidence and loyalty.

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More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Sodalite is associated with the 5th, or Throat Chakra and 6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra . It can strongly affect your attitudes concerning yourself. it is one of the stones that will open the Third Eye and bring in inner psychic sight and intuitive knowledge.

It can also balance and activate the2nd, or Sacral/Navel Chakra.

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.