Sodalite is a beautiful, commonly blue, stone that can help those who struggle with communication, as well as confidence in public speaking. Those who struggle with an overactive mind may also experience the benefits of Sodalite as it can help organize one’s mind. Sodalite connects to and stimulates the Throat Chakra, allowing for truth and strong communication.
History
The name of the stone “Sodalite” is reflective of its high sodium content. Sodalite was first documented and analyzed in Greenland in 1806 by Scottish mineralogist and chemist Thomas Thomson. Sodalite gained popularity in the 1900’s when Princess Margaret of England was gifted a beautiful piece of Bancroft Sodalite and fell in love with the stone. She made immediate arrangements to quarry enough Sodalite to use as interior decoration for her London residence, the “Marlborough House”. The three largest deposits of Sodalite reside in Canada in Bancroft, Dungannon Township, and Hastings County, Ontario.
Composition and Formation
Sodalite is a bit unique in the way that it is not a “surface stone”. Sodalite is actually brought to the surface from the deepest levels of the earth through volcanic activity. Sodalite is commonly found as masses within igneous rocks, and contain high amounts of sodium. The magma that Sodalite forms in contain incredibly small amounts of silicon and aluminum. Sodalite has a vitreous luster and has a Mohs Hardness of 5.5 to 6. High-quality Sodalite is commonly used as a gemstone, sculptural material, and architectural stone.
Physical Healing Properties
Balances metabolism
Boosts immune system
Helps overcome calcium deficiencies
Combats radiation damage by soaking up electromagnetic smog
Eases sleep disorders
Aids the thyroid
Strengthens vocal chords, throat, and larynx
Reduces inflammation in the body
Mental/Emotional Healing Properties
Enhances creativity and inspiration
Enhances focus and clear communication
Brings calm and order to the mind
Encourages rational thought, truth, and intuition
Calms panic attacks
Brings emotional balance
Enhances self-esteem, self-acceptance, and trust
Helps release fear, phobias, guilt, and shame
Spiritual Healing Properties
Good stone for those seeking spiritual truths
Encourages one to take action to bring idealism to reality
Helps one recognize and be patient with where they are on their own Spiritual path
Supports one to live their truth and accept all sides of oneself
Deepens meditation
Awakens and strengthens intuition
Allows one to communicate with wisdom
Chakra Healing Properties
Sodalite is associated with both the Throat and Third Eye Chakras.
Sodalite works to balance and heal the Throat Chakra by enhancing communication skills and self-expression. Sodalite also aids individuals to get past their fear of speaking and encourages clear and effective communication.
By calming racing thoughts and guiding the mind to stillness, Sodalite encourages the activation and balance of the Third Eye Chakra. Sodalite encourages one to look past the falsities and deception of the world, and see the truth. Sodalite also aids in spiritual awakening and strengthening one’s intuition.
Cleansing and Charging
Sodalite, like most crystals, should be cleansed and charged regularly, especially if one is wearing or having frequent physical contact with the stone. Cleansing crystals in water is a popular technique, however it would be best to avoid soaking your Sodalite in water as it could risk the physical integrity of the crystal.
However, there are many safe ways to cleanse and charge your Sodalite!
Including:
Place the stone in direct sunlight or moonlight
Pair Sodalite with a cleansing and charging stone such as Clear Quartz or Selenite
Smudge the crystal with smoke produced from burning sage or incense
Cleanse and charge the crystal through the sound and vibrations of a bell or singing bowl