Sodalite
Attributes
It is a Stone of Logical Thinking. Also helps with confusion and emotional chaos when you need to focus and think clearly. It improves concentration, frees the mind from negative thoughts and fear. It brings out wisdom and allows to look at life from a new, better perspective
as it calms the nerves, brings peace and quiet.
Origin
Sodalite is a blue opaque mineral almost always veined with white streaks or markings. The high level of sodium (salt) in the composition
of sodalite makes it a mineral, not a rock.
It is very similar to Lapis Lazuli and may be used as its less expensive alternative, though Lapis Lazuli is usually associated with sparkling pyrite which sodalite lacks.
Sodalite is found in Brazil, India, Canada, Africa, Russia and the USA.
Sodalite at S&A collections comes from Africa.
Name
Sodalite gets its name from the combination of two words - soda and rock - because this rock consists mainly of sodium.
History
Sodalite is newly discovered as its deposit was found in Greenland in 1806. Then sodalite ornaments were seen in 1891, when larger deposits of gem-quality material were found in Ontario, Canada.
Sodalite gained popularity in the 1800’s during a royal visit to Bancroft, Canada by Princess Margaret of England. The princess fell in love
with the mineral and chose it as interior decoration for the "Marlborough House". For this reason, sodalite from that Canadian area
is sometimes called Princess Blue.
Sodalite is a versatile gemstone appreciated by jewellery designers and gem lovers. Rolex have used sodalite in the dials of watches for ladies.
Astrology
Stone associated with: Taurus, Sagittarius
