Sodalite – a stone of intuition and supernatural abilities

Origin story

This stone is not often found in nature. Related to semi-precious gems. The history of the breed is surrounded by mystery and mystery. The name comes from the word “soda”, which means sodium in English. Or Sodium - from the Greek “lotus”. Natural stone has other names - Alomite and Hakmanite.

The mineral sodalite was named by Thomson in 1810. There is no mention of the stone either in medieval or earlier literature. He became famous not so long ago. Sodalite is a chlorinated sodium aluminosilicate.

Its rarity in nature is due to the fact that the gem is extracted from alkaline volcanic rocks and pegmatites. It can be found in metasomatically reworked limestones in the zone of their contact with intrusions of nepheline syenites. Found in meteorites.

History and description of the stone

Humanity learned about this material quite recently. The stone was not known even in the Middle Ages. Sodalite is also sometimes called "alomite" or "hackmanite". Due to the rarity of the mineral, it was not used in any industry for a long time. Now the only direction in which it is used is jewelry.

Despite the fact that the first mention of the stone appeared in 1811, it turned out to be known to the Incas. In this empire, it was used exclusively for rituals. Sodalite can be found mainly in figurines that have religious significance.

Physical properties

• Has the ability to absorb water vapor and volatile substances.
• Participates in ion exchange reactions.
• Can change color and follow the reverse process. Knowing this property, jewelers deliberately give dark stones a lighter tone. And colorless ones are enhanced to bright blue.
• It has the appearance of a greasy glass sheen.
• Can be processed with a file.

Price

Prices for sodalite products and the stone itself depend on many factors, such as the type of mineral, its size, color and quality. Also, the price directly depends on the economic situation on the world market, so it changes all the time.

The approximate cost is:

• rosary 20 cm long, made of blue stone - 2500 rubles;
• beads 30 cm long – 2000 rubles;
• untreated stone up to 4 cm in size – 300-700 rubles;
• polished mineral measuring 9-12 cm – 3000-5000 rubles.

Variety of shades

The stone comes in different shades.

• Blue and light blue with white veins and dots,
• Yellow sodalites exist in nature,
• Greens,
• Grayish-blue hue.

Sodalites of red shades can change color to black when exposed to air. In honor of Victor Hackman, who discovered this reaction in 1903, this species is named Hackmanite. Under the influence of chemicals, black stones can be returned to their original color, and colorless minerals can be turned blue.

Photo gallery of stone coloring

Place of Birth

The semi-precious stone can be found inside alkaline rocks. Accumulations of the mineral are found in areas containing large quantities of stones of volcanic origin. Sodalite is mined in the following places:

• Italy;
• Russia;
• Brazil;
• USA;
• Canada;
• Germany;
• Portugal;
• India;
• Norway.

Deposits have also been found in Romania, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Namibia. The stone is formed only after the eruption of lava onto the surface of the earth, so it has a low burial depth.

Medicinal properties

The gem is able to protect against radioactive radiation. Lithotherapists use the stone in the treatment of diseases caused by radiation. In China, the gem is used to restore blood pressure by applying it to the head or placing it at the head of the bed.

The therapeutic effect affects the functioning of the organs of vision, liver, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and digestive system.

The blue mineral eliminates nervousness and treats insomnia. Lithotherapists use the stone in the treatment of cancer patients and to eliminate infectious diseases. It is placed on the body, in the area where the diseased organ is located.

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And looking at the stone for a long time prevents loss of vision. Sodalite has a positive effect on the functioning of the endocrine and lymphatic systems and normalizes metabolism. It has a powerful effect on the thyroid gland during inflammation, goiter, Graves' disease and strengthens bone tissue.

Sodalite jewelry

The mineral is quite often found in jewelry. Blue sodalite is especially in demand. It looks very beautiful on rings, pendants, bracelets, rosaries, beads and hairpins.

Stones of different colors are used in the manufacture of various kinds of crafts, for example, stands for small figurines, bronze sculptures. They are also used in making stone balls or stone mosaics.

Sodalite is popular in making religious objects. Elephant figurines and Buddhist figurines are made from it.

Magic properties

In magic, sodalite is perceived as a tool that develops supernatural abilities in a person.

Knowledgeable people use it for meditative work. Sodalite beads give great attractiveness to women, but not in terms of decoration. They begin to experience increased sympathy for a woman thanks to the energy of the stone. It helps men clearly and quickly navigate difficult decisions and puts their thoughts in order.

• Blue sodalite develops intuition. A person has 7 main chakras. The one that is responsible for vision and the thought process is located above the bridge of the nose and has a blue tint. Therefore, the mineral must be of the appropriate color.
• Yellow sodalite is suitable for achieving internal harmony and spiritual development.
• The red stone is responsible for restoring vitality. The chakra responsible for our health and activity is located in the perineum and has the same shade. The mineral assists in achieving existing goals and performs the function of protection from undesirable events.
• Yellow and red shades will help ensure self-confidence. Sodalite reduces the owner’s level of aggressiveness and helps establish contact with unfamiliar and close people.

Application and care

The rich blue sodalite stone enjoys the well-deserved love of jewelers. A wide variety of inserts, cabochons and other types of jewelry are made from such crystals. Other varieties of gemstones are considered ornamental. Products made from them include figurines, balls, pyramids and other souvenirs.

“Tree of Life” made of sodalite.

Engineers and physicists love the crystal for its good photochromic properties. Sodalite is used in scientific experiments, in the design of radio engineering parts, as well as in light industry.

Stones are also used to make objects that are used for magical and religious purposes. Sodalite is considered one of the most popular semi-precious minerals in our time, along with marcasite. The demand for jewelry made from it arose in the nineteenth century and continues to this day.

In order for the magical properties of sodalite to be preserved as long as possible, the mineral must be properly cared for. Jewelry made from it should be stored separately from other stones. If you don't have a suitable case, simply wrap the crystal in a soft cloth.

It is necessary to protect the gem from mechanical damage: scratches, shocks and impacts. If you use a crystal as an amulet, it should also be cleansed from time to time. The fact is that sodalite is very susceptible to negative energy; it literally absorbs it from the owner’s body and his environment.

In order to cleanse the talisman of any negativity, you just need to hold it under a stream of clear water. Once a week will be enough. Sometimes the crystal may become cloudy. It is not difficult to get rid of this trouble. To do this, put sodalite in water along with rock crystal for several hours.

How to determine if a stone is right for you

There is an opinion, based on the experience of experts, that a certain stone is suitable for specific zodiac signs. But to generalize all Geminis like any other sign would be a mistake.

The character, behavior and perception of life are influenced by many factors - on what day and minute a person was born, in what family he was raised and what reactionary programs were invested by relatives and friends. For example, there are hard and softer Scorpios.

You can determine whether a stone is suitable for the owner using a pendulum. Before buying jewelry, place it on your palm, and with your other hand place a pendulum over the stone and ask the question: “Does sodalite suit me energetically?” Be neutral in your thoughts at this moment, do not think about the result of the answer, so as not to influence the behavior of the pendulum.

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The second option for checking compatibility is a layout on Tarot cards or any oracle system. You can look at one map or three. Feel free to do this in a store, as sellers understand that people come to buy stones for magical purposes or to purchase beautiful jewelry.

If it happens that the stone has already been purchased, you can check for compatibility in the following way. Sleep with the stone for one night; during sleep we are open to energies and vulnerable. If the next morning you feel overwhelmed or anxious, although you have rested for a sufficient number of hours, then the stone is contraindicated for use.

Talismans and amulets

Sodalite is under the auspices of Venus and Jupiter. First of all, it is a stone for scientists, businessmen, and teachers.

To attract luck and protection to your side, you do not necessarily need to set the mineral in an expensive metal. It is enough to buy a small piece of rough stone and put it in your pocket or bag.

This will make you a more harmonious person and help you build friendships with other people.

If you wear sodalite as a pendant, it will relieve you of old fears. The decoration will help its owner to see the real essence of things.

This rock is also beneficial for men. It increases courage, develops prudence, and also helps to get rid of unnecessary thoughts and focus on an important goal.

It is recommended to keep a block of sodalite at home, preferably in its unprocessed form. This is a kind of danger indicator. If it has changed color, then you need to be extremely careful in the near future. It is for this reason that all magicians have this mineral at home.

How to store sodalite

Stones have their own energy and character. They are able to choose a person whom they are ready to help and serve. These are animate objects.

Depending on the rock, minerals like different storage conditions. This could be water, earth, sand, a breathable fabric bag. If you are serious about your magical tool, make sure that it is comfortable to exist with you. The pendulum will help you get the answer to where it is best to store it. Do not keep items together with incompatible stones.

If it happens that the stone splits and loses its integrity, its magical properties are lost. You should not try to glue the mineral together. He didn’t want to help you or he took on too much negative energy.

For the same reason, the stone may be lost. During magical work, you may notice how the stone visually increases. To remove unnecessary information, place it under running water and say: “I am removing foreign information from sodalite.”

Important! The cleanliness of the stones must be maintained after each ritual.

How to distinguish from a fake

Since sodalite is not an expensive precious stone, it is extremely rarely counterfeited. Mostly unscrupulous sellers sell lapis lazuli under the guise of “sodium lotus”. Only a genuine gem has magical properties, so you need to know how to choose it correctly.

How to distinguish an original from a fake:

1. First of all, you need to look under a magnifying glass. The fake will have a denser structure, with inclusions of a golden color.
2. A genuine gem has low thermal conductivity. You need to hold it in your hand. If it doesn't heat up, it's a sign of authenticity. The fake will warm up quickly enough.
3. The original differs from a fake in that it shimmers and does not shine as much as a cheap analogue.
4. It is recommended to purchase gem jewelry from trusted sellers or a jewelry store. A good reputation will not allow you to sell low-quality, counterfeit goods.
5. The most proven way to purchase a high-quality, authentic magic stone is to familiarize yourself with quality certificates. They should be available from any seller selling natural gems.

Geometric figures made of lapis lazuli, which is often confused with sodalite.

In what products is it used?

Sodalite stone is made from:

• bracelets can be purchased for 450 rubles.
• beads range from 750-2500 rubles. (depending on the massiveness of the decoration).
• earrings are estimated at 400-450 rubles.
• rings are offered for 360-450 rubles.
• Figurines of various kinds (souvenirs) can be purchased for 600 rubles and more.
• amulets and amulets are valued at up to 500 rubles.
• Small beads for handicrafts are made from stone. Set 250 rub.
• rosary beads 30 cm long are valued at about 3,000 rubles.

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Price

Russian online stores offer sodalite and products made from it at the following prices:

• tumbling (2.5–3 cm) — 90 rub. for 1 piece ;
• cabochon (18 x 13 mm) - 127 rub. ;
• talisman with cord - 158 rub. ;
• stone prism (12 x 33 mm) - 167 rub. ;
• amulet-pendant - 212 rub. ;
• rosary (bead diameter 7–8 mm, length 24 cm) — 466 rub. ;
• beads (beads diameter 10 mm, length - 48 cm) - RUB 2,490. ;
• ball (diameter 65 mm) - 4,217 rub.

Compatibility with zodiac signs

The gem will suit each sign according to a certain parameter.

(“+++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):

• The mineral will teach Pisces and Leo how to establish contact in society, which will lead bearers of the signs to success.
• For Sagittarius, Scorpio and Taurus it will become a healing stone and help get rid of many diseases.
• Gemini and Virgo will find inner peace, get to know themselves better and experience harmony, the stone will tune them into nature and teach them to love life.
• For Cancer and Aries, it will help in focusing on important matters, which will lead to abundance and success.
• Aquarians will acquire a sense of justice and become more responsible.
• It will help Capricorns to show their best qualities at the right time, hiding their character flaws.
• Libra will develop intellectual and mental abilities.

Is this stone right for you?

Name compatibility

Combines with the male name Roman and the female name Ekaterina. An absolute hit if people with these names are born under the signs of Scorpio, Taurus or Sagittarius.

Sodalite stone is suitable for names:

The magic of the stone is difficult to combine with female names: Vasilisa, Alina and Varvara. Girls with such names need to use the energy of the gem with caution, as it may have a negative impact. There may be an imbalance in sodalite with male names: Vasily, Oleg, Gregory.

Men's bracelet with sodalite.

Useful tips

When delving into the world of magic, be careful and try not to harm yourself. Check if the stone is right for you. Decide in advance why you are purchasing it and whether this is really the tool you need. Explore options for working with stone. If you are giving a gift, study the properties of the stone and whether it is suitable for the recipient.

Magic is an ancient and serious science, it does not tolerate mistakes. Working with stones is not the last place in it, since minerals are living materials capable of absorbing information and sharing their individual vibrations. If you want to add magic to your life, start studying gemology and related literature.

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Compatibility with other stones

Sodalite is an energy stone that does not tolerate proximity to other magical auras. Able to maintain a positive balance only:

• with quartz stones (rock crystal, light amethyst, pink quartz);
• corals (white, pink, red);
• malachite.

Malachite box, which is ideal for storing sodalite jewelry.

Compatibility with other stones is negative, capable of harming a person’s health and energy.

Who is sodalite suitable for?

This mineral patronizes not only witches and magicians - it can bring good luck to businessmen, teachers, scientists, and doctors. He relieves these groups of people of unnecessary emotionality, gives them healthy composure and prudence.

The blue color of the raw stone tunes you into communication with higher powers and promotes the development of intuition. Sodalite harmonizes overly active choleric people and pushes slow phlegmatic people into action.

Sodalite brings good luck and prudence.

Interesting facts about sodalite

The name sodalite translates as “sodium stone.” But besides sodium, it often contains other elements as impurities. Interestingly, this has a significant impact on the appearance of the gem and even caused the appearance of two independent names for its varieties. Hackmanites contain a lot of sulfur and change color under different lighting conditions, while alomites are distinguished by their deep blue saturated color and patterns on the surface.

Where is the stone used?

If a natural stone is very rare in nature and has enormous value in the jewelry market, then its synthetic analogues are more than affordable. Attempts to synthesize it began hundreds of years ago, but it was only in 1887 that the mineralogist-chemist Lemberg produced artificial sodalite using clay (koalin), sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride.

After him, many other scientists tested and confirmed methods for obtaining the mineral in different ways.

• Currently, artificial stones are used for a variety of purposes:
• Jewelry decoration (in the budget segment);
• Production of souvenirs (figurines, balls and magic symbols);
• Building cladding and sculpture;
• Scientific branch (for the manufacture of enlargement items).

Types and colors of sodalite

The color of the mineral depends on the impurities. The most common sodalite is blue or light blue (trade name alomite). Gray, colorless, white with yellow inclusions and pale green specimens may be found. Pink stones are especially rare; red stones (called hackmanites) are well known.

Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, high temperatures and X-ray irradiation, the color of sodalite can change. Atmospheric air turns pink sodalite into a black stone (the original color returns when immersed in hot sodium vapor followed by exposure of the mineral to X-rays), blue sodalite turns pink when heated, and pink sodalite acquires a stable blue color. Back to contents

Historical information about the mineral

Even in ancient times, people knew the places and methods of extracting sodalite; the stone was of high value. Thus, among the ancient Incas it was used as a finishing material for cladding rooms. And when Central America was conquered by the conquistadors, the stone went unnoticed by Europeans, thanks to which deposits of this mineral have been preserved in Europe to this day.

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Sodalites were also famous among the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt - they used them to make ritual objects and jewelry.

Sodalites began to gain popularity among Europeans only in the 17th and 18th centuries, but at that time they were mistaken for one of the varieties of lapis lazuli. It was only at the beginning of the 19th century that the stone became of interest to mineralogists, and they included it in the register of minerals. The first to describe the gem was the Scottish chemist Thomas Thompson. It was he who, after conducting a series of experiments, gave the stone a modern version of its name.

Please note that it was by the 19th century that mineralogy as a whole blossomed as a science, which had the most beneficial impact on the classification of stones and gems.

Areas of application of the mineral

The stone is often used in jewelry. The mineral is classified as semi-precious. Fersman and Bauer included it in the same group with lapis lazuli, jade, malachite, aventurine, rose quartz, and jasper.

Various jewelry is made from sodalite: beads, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc. These are inexpensive products. For example, beads can be bought for 1,500 rubles.

The gem is also used for other purposes:

• In production as a catalyst that accelerates certain chemical reactions.
• In magic - they make amulets, talismans, amulets.
• In lithotherapy (stone therapy) to rid a person of diseases.
• For making decorative items. It makes interesting figurines, souvenirs, etc.