What is Sodalite? How to recognize it, use it and recharge it?

On the Asian craftsman blog, the past few weeks have followed, but are not alike ... or not quite in any case.

You may have noticed, we started a Discovery course of natural materials: wood and stones.

Do not hesitate to take a look at our previous articles If you have not yet had time to read it. These items have been specially written in order to Help you find the materials that suit you. You discover their history, their virtues and their particularities.

You can find more easily The product that suits you perfectly on our Online store. 

On this Tuesday, I invite you to discover the Sodalitis, this stone too often confused with the Lapis-Lazuli.

Mala bracelet in sodalite matt

I want to warn you before continuing this reading, it is a stone for which opinions divergent ... Therapeutic virtues Who associated with him seem different depending on the different stories, I therefore tried here to retrace the most faithful representation as possible.

One thing is certain, if you want calm your mind And fight fears that pollute your mind, Sodalite will help you.

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Stone History

Before 1900

First of all Discovery in 1806 in Greenland, the stone Sodalitis was then analyzed by an Scottish chemist, 5 years later (1811): Thomas Thomson.

Several long years then took place without it being a great success ... It was only in 1891 that this stone was recognized as Ornament stone. 

After 1900

It was during a diplomatic trip to Canada in 1901 that Mary de Teck (wife of King George V) discovered the Sodalitis and truly fell under the spell of this natural stone. The princess then commanded a large amount of sodalitis in order to decorate her apartments in London. This is how Sodalite quickly becomes fashionable.

Thus appear ornaments and jewelry bearing this beautiful stone, they quickly spread throughout Europe and its Incredible virtues quickly felt.

What does the name “sodalite” mean?

By looking at it, its meaning is relatively simple to guess. Note that "soda" is simply the diminutive of the word "sodium" and the second part of its name comes from the Greek "lithos" which means stone. Either a literal translation of "Sodium stone".

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Mineralogical characteristics

Sodalitis is a mineral stone which belongs to the group of silicates. It is made up of aluminum and sodium silicate with chlorine.

Many shades exist (sodalite veined white, sodalite with dark areas, with pearly surface ...), you can find translucent and opaque.

She is recognizable by Its dominant color: azure blue, but perhaps also gray color, intense blue and tiny other colors.

Sodalitis has a hardness that varies between 5.5 and 6 on the Mohs scale. 

Do you like stones in blue tones? I also invite you to discover The turquoise which is a little clearer and helps you better control your thoughts and actions.

Where can we find sodalitis?

The main deposits in which we can find this rock semi-precious are located in Bolivia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Canada, Greenland, United States, India, Italy and in many other countries.

Virtues and properties in lithotherapy 

 

Physical

• Soothing effects on fears and anxieties
• Ensures better sleep
• Regulates nervous and glandular systems
• Strengthens the throat and the pulmonary sphere (ideal in case of sinusitis, bronchitis, angina)
• Anti-hemorrhagic power
• Soothes irritated skins, eczema

Emotionally and spiritually

• Helps to find optimism and joie de vivre
• Fight against negative thoughts and fear of failure
• Promotes self -esteem
• Allows you to better manage your emotions
• Departs the minds of too rigid people
• Develops team and solidarity spirit
• Facilitates awakening and relaxation

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How to clean and recharge your sodalite?

When you receive a stone, it is important to purify and Recharge. Likewise, it is necessary to maintain it in this way over time to prevent it from taking care of negative waves. 

Purify your stone

You just have to place it in a container containing distilled / demineralized water (without salt). Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes.

Recharge your stone

Then you only have to Place it with the moonlight (overnight). Be careful, it is a stone that hardly appreciates sunlight! You can also place it on a quartz clusters or a amethyst geode.

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To go a little further ...

Astrological signs

Sodalitis is a stone which is often attached to the following signs: Sagittarius, fish, Gemini and balance.

Sodalitis and associated chakras

We associate it with Sixth (third eye/front) And Seventh chakra (crown).

It provides better alignment of upper chakrasallowing Prepare the mind for intuitive knowledge.

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We arrive at the end of this article, which I hope, help you see a little more clearly on the history and the virtues of each natural stones offered on our site. 

If you wish to provide special information concerning this rock, if you have a question about him, do not hesitate to write a word in the comments of this article!

I will meet you next Tuesday for a new article and I wish you a very good week.

Thank you for your attention and see you very quickly!