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Sodalite (Peru)
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Gentle Truth
See and accept your “light” and “shadow” sides.
Find freedom within your most authentic self.
Use logic and intuition to release mental clutter.
Trust yourself and find harmony in group work.
Let Sodalite reveal who you were born to be!
Availability: 10 in stock
Healing Properties of Sodalite
Spiritual: Sodalite is a stone for Seekers of Truth, and anyone who finds themselves on a Spiritual Journey. It encourages us to uphold our most cherished, idealistic beliefs and to fearlessly take action to bring that idealism into reality. However, if our beliefs harm others or ignore reality, than Sodalite will gently peel away the layers from our eyes and allow us to see more clearly and compassionately. Sodalite helps us to recognize and be patient with where we are on our own Spiritual Path, and to trust that as we continue to progress, more and more will be revealed to us. Sodalite gives us the support we need to be true to ourselves and to accept both our Light and Shadow sides. It can be used to deepen our meditation, awaken our intuition, and communicate with wisdom. Sodalite is attuned to the Throat and Third Eye Chakras and linked to the astrological signs of Sagittarius. It is connected to the element of Wind and vibrates to the number 4.
Emotional: Sodalite dissolves feelings of guilt or shame, whether they come from another person or from ourselves. It encourages emotional honesty allowing us to see the real reason behind our feelings and determine what we need to do to move forward. Its calm and peaceful vibration reduces stress and worries and helps us to be a little more detached and lighthearted, rather than taking everything personally and too seriously. Sodalite encourages independence while also being an excellent stone to use in group work and to help manifest community goals. Sodalite’s energy is soft and safe, so while it asks us to look at the absolute Truth in all things, it does so with a gentle nudge rather than a fierce push.
Mental: Sodalite increases our self-awareness and gives us the tools to find true freedom, by combining our intellectual and logical mind with our intuitive gifts. It allows us to calmly view and solve our problems logically and swiftly, for the Highest Good of All. It also helps us to recognize the unconscious mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns that take us away from our true selves. Sodalite then shows us how to release these patterns and live authentically and peacefully. Sodalite can also be used to treat insomnia and to encourage lucid dreaming!
Physical: Sodalite is recommended for anyone who needs a gentle reminder to go back to the basics. It helps us to make physical self-care a priority, especially the most critical habits like getting enough sleep, drinking enough water and eating regular meals. Sodalite reminds us that our “inner-toddler” needs to be managed and we do ourselves no favors if we ignore our bodies’ basic needs. By doing this kind of self-care, Sodalite can help us to lower our blood pressure, reduce our stress levels, and generally feeling happier and healthier. Sodalite is also an excellent talisman when dealing with problems affecting the throat, especially the vocal chords and larynx. If our voice is hoarse, Sodalite reminds us to take it easy and give our body time to heal itself.
Always use wisdom when considering crystal therapies for healing.
Mineralogy of Sodalite
Mineral Family: Feldspathoids
Chemical Composition: Na8[Cl,OH)2lAl6Si6O24]
Cleavage: Indistinct
Color: White, blue and grey
Crystal System: Cubic
Form/Habit: Massive
Fracture: Uneven, conchoidal
Gravity: 2.14-2.4
Hardness: 5.5-6
Luminescence: Orange, strong (long wave) / Yellowish-white (short wave)
Luster: Vitreous
Streak: White
Transparency: Transparent to opaque
Location: Deposits are found in Brazil, Canada, Greenland, India, Namibia, Peru, Russia, and the United States (Montana).
Mineral Family: Sodalite is a Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites. Silicates are minerals which contain the elements Silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and Oxygen (a colorless gas). Together, these two elements form a tetrahedron – a shape similar to a pyramid – with a Silicon atom in the center and Oxygen atoms at each of the four corners. These tetrahedra connect with other chemical structures, in six different ways, to form various minerals and rocks. There are six main groups of Silicate minerals, and these main groups are further subdivided into secondary subdivisions, such as Quartz and Feldspar. Sodalite belongs to the Feldspathoids group, which are minerals with high sodium and potassium contents. Chemically, they are in between Feldspars and Zoisites. The two most famous Feldspathoids are Sodalite and Lazurite (the deep blue mineral in Lapis Lazuli).
Formation: Sodalite is typically formed in the veins of silica-poor igneous rocks such as Nepheline. It occasionally forms within contact metamorphic limestone. On rare occasions, Sodalite may form as a result of volcanic eruptions, as in the case of the transparent Sodalite crystals found near Mount Vesuvius in Italy.
Mining: Typically mined from the primary deposits which still have their original relationship with the host rock.
Enhancements: All Sodalites are natural, enhanced only by tumbling, cutting, and polishing.
Map courtesy of TravelBlog
Photos: Rough Sodalite, Vesuvious Sodalite Crystal
History of Sodalite
Sodalite is a relatively “new” healing stone whose healing properties have only recently been explored and, as such, it was not included in any ancient or medieval lapidaries, texts describing stones and their metaphysical qualities. It was first briefly described in 1811, after a Sodalite deposit was discovered in the Ilimaussaq Intrusive Complex, on the southwestern coast of Greenland. It was named for its high sodium content, and despite its pretty blue color, few took note of it outside of professional geological circles. Eighty years later, another deposit of Sodalite was uncovered in Ontario, Canada. This deposit has especially fine specimens and Sodalite soon became popular as an ornamental stone.
Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Lapis” since both stones share a deep blue color, and may be streaked with bits of white Calcite. The easiest way to distinguish between the two stones is simply that Lapis Lazuli typically has sparkly gold Pyrite inclusions, while Sodalite does not. Sodalite is also more plentiful, which in turn means it is available at a much cheaper price than Lapis Lazuli.
While there are no written records describing Sodalite prior to 1811, there is tantalizing archaeological evidence that Sodalite was highly valued in ancient South America. The Caral Civilization, which boasted the earliest major city in the Americas, was centered in Peru from approximately 2600-2000 BCE. Members of this civilization traded for Sodalite mined in the Andean Altiplano, a vast sedimentary plateau in the Andes mountain range. Fragments of Sodalite have been found in many Caral archaeological sites. The Tiwanaku Civilization of Bolivia, 1500 BCE – CE 1000, likewise trade for Sodalite, which they carved into beads and other decorations.
Ethically Sourced Sodalite
The Miners tumble and polish their own stock.
The Miners sells directly to Moonrise Crystals.
Moonrise Crystals sells directly to you.
The Supply Chain
The Supply Chain is exceptionally short and clean.
The Mine and Lapidary are located in the same country.
The Mine and Lapidary are owned by the same family.
The Mine
This Sodalite comes from a small family-owned mine in southern Peru.
It causes only minor environmental damage and has safe conditions for workers.
Learn More: Ethical Mining
The Lapidary
This Sodalite was polished in Lima, Peru.
The business is owned by a pair of brothers, one manages the mine, while the other manages the lapidary.
Factory workers have safe conditions and are paid fairly.
The business is also the direct-importer & sells exclusively at large gem shows.
Learn More: Ethical Lapidary
Sourcing Relationship
I first met the owner of the mine and lapidary in 2014 at the Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona. At that time, he was set up with a single table and the only major Gem Show he attended was in Tucson. While most lapidaries sell their tumbled stone in pre-packaged bags by the pound or kilo, this seller allowed me to cherry pick through his stock and buy only the best. Since then, his spot in Tucson has expanded to four tables under a tent and he now sells at two of the major European shows. It has been fun to watch our businesses grow. 
In 2018, I asked the owner if he would be willing to help connect me with a rural school in Peru near his mine. I told him that I wanted to “give back” to the communities that provided these beautiful crystals. He was pleased by my request and later that year introduced me to the principle of a suitable Peruvian school. We hope to begin supporting this school in the 2021-2022 school year.
Safe Handling of Sodalite
Sodalite
What You’ll Receive: A 100% natural Sodalite
Selection Process: The stone I select for you will be carefully chosen for its beauty and appeal. If combined with other stones, I always take time to choose stones that look and feel good together.
Origin: Peru
Polishing Method: Drum polished. Each stone is unique and minor variations are what makes them beautiful.
Details:
- Color: Blue with minor black and white inclusions
- Polish: Shiny and smooth
- Quality: AA
- Shape: Round
- Size: Average size is 1 in / 25mm
- Transparency: Opaque
- Weight: Average weight is 0.8 oz / 23 g / 113 carats
Shipping: Next business day – Domestic First Class averages 3-7 days. International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
Reviews
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Jennifer S. (Colorado) –
This sodalite is a big, beautiful, and serene stone! Totally what I need right now! Shipped quickly and well packed! Thank you!
Marisa M. (Massachusetts) –
Beautiful and knowing the thought, hard work, and care the owner takes to source ethical crystals I can enjoy its beauty!