Sodalite: Embrace the Calm
What is Sodalite?
Despite its deep, rich beauty, Sodalite is not a stone familiar to many of us. Far from a simple rock, the beautiful blue stone is a mineral most popular for its use in notable structures, such as statues and even pyramids.
So named for its sodium content, its mineralogy designates it as a feldspathoid (a mineral consisting of a framework of silicates). Increasingly, the stone’s deep blue luster lends itself to the design of sumptuous, intense blue jewelry, including bracelets and necklaces.
Sodalite Characteristics
With a hardness of 5.6 to 6.0 on the Mohs scale, Sodalite possesses durability similar to that of lapis lazuli, a stone often viewed as interchangeable. Although the two stones are not the same, lapis lazuli usually includes modest amounts of the mineral itself.
Similarly, the deep blue with delicate swirls of its white veining is responsible for its mischaracterization as a lapis lazuli stone.
As a meditation stone, Sodalite is often considered to possess energy and provide clarity of thought and spiritual growth to people who hold it in high regard, both metaphorically and physically.
The Essence of Sodalite
The stone’s origin and quality are often interrelated: its color, determined by its source and corresponding exposure to ultraviolet sun rays, as well as its impurities, present a signature of its birthplace. For example, stones originating from Canada tend to exhibit a violet hue when unearthed from their mines.
Following exposure to the sun, their coloring naturally transforms into a luminous gray complexion. Stones from other geographies in the East may begin their lives as white, but a transition to violet is a result of exposure to their native sun.
The Origin of Sodalite
The largest deposits of Sodalite were unearthed in Canada in the 19th century, with the most significant quantities mined in British Columbia. Another region famous for the deep blue variety of stones is Namibia.
Today, the United States is responsible for significant quantities of sodalite, along with Greenland, Norway, Brazil, and several other geographically dispersed mining sites.
Caring For Your Sodalite Jewelry
Due to the delicate nature of the gorgeous blue mineral stone, it is best cared for by storing it in a soft cloth when retiring it for the evening. Cleaning your Sodalite with a soft cloth will help preserve its luster and protect it from scratches, as well as dirt or other foreign matter. Importantly, it is best to avoid its interaction with other stones in other jewelry, such as pendants or rings that may come into contact with your elegant blue showpiece.
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