Sodalite

Mineral Name: Sodalite

Chemical Composition: Aluminum Silicate (Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2)

Hardness on Mohs Scale: 5.5 - 6 Mohs Hardness

Color Varieties: Blue, Gray, Green, Yellow, White

Localities: Canada, Brazil, Russia, Afghanistan

Metaphysical Properties: Sodalite has powerful healing properties that help with communication, intuition, and mental clarity. It encourages one to be more mindful, truthful, self-aware, and to think logically. 

Sodalite assists in releasing old patterns of behavior and thought, allowing for new insights and growth. It is a thought-provoking mineral that inspires creativity, artistic expression, and confidence when speaking. It is a great stone for creatives and artists. 

        Associated Chakras: Throat

         Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius

Scientific Information: Sodalite is formed in igneous rocks such as syenite and nepheline syenite. It is a cubic mineral, meaning it has fourfold symmetry. It is typically formed in dodecahedral or octahedral crystals.