Sodalite

Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral. Typical colours – Rich royal blue, green, yellow, violet: mottled with white veins or patches. Sodalite is quite young in gemstone years. The deep blue mineral gemstone was not discovered until 1806, when it was found in Greenland. Even after the discovery of sodalite mineral stones, sodalite did not really gain an appreciation as an ornamental gemstone until 1891. Large sodalite stone deposits were found at this time in Ontario, Canada. Other sodalite mineral stone deposits have since been found in Brazil, India, Namibia, Russia and in Montana in the United States.

Sodalite mineral stones are not always deep blue. Sodalite color can also be gray, purple, orange or yellow or may have no color at all. The deep blue mineral gemstones have an orange fluorescence. Sodalite gemstones may also have a violet tint and commonly have white veining, almost like marbling, or white splotches. The white veining and splotches are calcite.

Sodalite balances the metabolism, boosts the immune system and overcomes calcium deficiencies. It combats radiation damage by soaking up electromagnetic smog. Sodalite treats the throat, vocal cords, larynx and helps with hoarseness and digestive disorders. It cools fevers, lowers blood pressure and stimulates the absorption of body fluids. Sodalite can also help to prevent insomnia. Your environment can also benefit from Sodalite because of its ability to clear electromagnetic pollution. Place a stone in your office or workspace and instantly enhance the Feng Shui of the space with its cleansing and purifying effects. 

Sodalite benefits are utilized in physical healing in the areas of the heart, of course, in keeping with sodalite meaning. Sodalite gemstones can help control blood pressure and reduce edema.

Physical healing in the throat area is facilitated with sodalite mineral stone, as supported by sodalite meaning. Hoarseness, throat discomfort and problems involving the larynx and vocal cords may be reduced with sodalite gemstones.

The healing properties of sodalite are believed to improve balance in metabolism, reduce calcium deficiency, improve the immune system and facilitate cleansing in organs and the lymphatic system. These are all sodalite benefits that tie into sodalite meaning. Sodalite is also said to help the body fight health problems associated with radiation. Insomnia may also be reduced with the use of sodalite.