
Physical Properties
Sodalite is a major constituent of the rock lapis lazuli. The white streaks found in solalite are the mineral called calcite.
Crystals of sodalite are rare, it is usually found in massive form.
Chemical composition: Sodium aluminium silicate.
Crystal structure: Cubic.
Hardness: 5.5
Metaphysical Properties and Crystal Healing
Sodalite enhances general communication and is looked upon as the Writing stone. Logic, ideas and truth. It aids the pancreas, balances endocrine system, strengthens metabolism and lymphatic system, balances male and female polarities, alleviates fear, calms and clears the mind. It is slightly sedative, grounding, cuts through density and illusion, bringing clarity and truth, enhances communication and enables creative expression to flower. Helps with insomnia, cooling and drawing out infections, burns, sinus inflammations, high blood pressure, etc. It has similar qualities to Lapis Lazuli.
In Astrology
Sodalite is associated with the star signs
Aquarius and
Gemini.
7 Chakras
Sodalite activates Manipura - the Solar Plexus Chakra ( 3 ) and Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra ( 5 ).