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  Sodalite - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group and together with hauyne, nosean and lazurite is a common constituent of lapis lazuli.
A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, sodalite is named after its sodium content; in mineralogy it may be classed as a feldspathoid.
Hackmanite is an important variety of sodalite exhibiting tenebrescence: when freshly quarried, it is a violet to red colour and gradually fades to a white or green in sunlight.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sodalite   (522 words)

  
 Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Sodalite
Sodalite is a deep, rich blue stone with white inclusions.
Sodalite is said to prolong physical endurance, and is used by athletes.
Sodalite is the densest and the most grounded of the deep blue stones, and clears the mind so that it can think with greater perception.
www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /term.php?id=85   (164 words)

  
 Sodalite
Lazurite (one of the chief components of lapis) is actually a member of the sodalite mineral group.
Sodalite is most often seen either as a flat cut or en cabochon.
Sodalite is an ideal gem for someone who lacks self-confidence, for it is supposedly a gem of courage.
www.dandennis.com /sodalite.htm   (260 words)

  
 Thaigem.com | Info Center | Gemstone Discovery | Sodalite
Sodalite is another mineral that possesses a beautiful blue color.
Sodalite is the most common mineral of the Sodalite mineral group which is composed of minerals with a similar isometric structure and related chemistry.
Sodalite is composed of Sodium Aluminum Silicate Chloride (Na4Al3(SiO4)3Cl).
www.thaigem.com /dis_sodalite.asp   (287 words)

  
 Greenland Sodalite Varieties
Sodalite ranges in (daylight) color from blue, white, pink, gray, green, yellow and most (to date) fluoresce a brilliant orange under long wave UV.
Green Sodalite - Found in the Kangerlussaq area, green sodalite is a vibrant green under day light, much of it gem quality.
Checkers Sodalite - A variety of white sodalite was found one summer and turned out to be the most tenebrescent material we’ve found to date.
www.minershop.com /html/sodalite_mindata.html   (535 words)

  
 Crystals, Gems, Gemstones: Sodalite
Sodalite is additionally helpful for reviewing a decision once it's been made, and is believed by some to help extricate people from the coils of complicated lifestyles.
If you are faced with a decision, sodalite is an excellent stone to use in meditation.
Sodalite is not one of the flashier stones; it doesn't sparkle or shine.
www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/sodalite.html   (441 words)

  
 Sodalite
These are sodalite beads in a petite 4mm size....they're a deep midnight blue with lighter blue and greyish mottling, typical markings on this stone.
These sodalite beads are a fabulous, deep dark blue with not very much in the way of white mottling commonly seen on this stone.
Here are some gorgeous sodalite beads in a faceted 6mm round shape (actual measured size ranged from 5.93mm to 6.12mm) These are the deep dark navy sodalite beads without a lot of whitish matrix.
www.jewelweaver.com /MM003.ASP?pageno=219   (2439 words)

  
 Sodalite Silver Jewelry Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces
Sodalite is thought to be a gemstone of Aquarius, the Astrological sign associated with fellowship and unemotional humanitarianism.
Sodalite tends to have a brushed denim appearance whereas Lapis tends to polish to a stronger sheen.
Sodalite is often used as a substitute for Lapis Lazuli.
www.luckygemstones.com /sodalite-jewelry-navy-blue-stones.htm   (693 words)

  
 Sodalite wholesale rough material and cut gemstones from TOPROCK GEMSTONES and MINERALS
Sodalite is found in all shade of blue and may also be green, white or yellow.
Sodalite is a name of both a species and a group of minerals which contains the closely related silicates haüyne and noselite.
Although sodalite and lapis lazuli are often confused, sodalite has the lower specific gravity and does not contain the brass coloured specs of pyrite that gives lapis lazuli its distinctive sparkle.
www.toprocks.info /crystalsandminerals/sodalite.htm   (411 words)

  
 Sodalite, jewelry made with sodalite.
Sodalite is a rare mineral whose beads we simply love to use in our beaded jewelry designs.
The word sodalite is derived from sodium, which is the main component of all of the minerals in the group.
In fact, sodalite that is found there is widely regarded as being perhaps of the finest quality in the world.
www.nandadesigns.com /sodalite.php   (332 words)

  
 Crystals And Gems - Sodalite     [Witchy Book Of Shadows]
Sodalite has a hardness of 5 1/2 to 6 on the Mohs' scale, and a specific gravity of 2.13 to 2.29.
Sodalite is said to be effective in blocking other negative types of energy, however.
Sodalite is an excellent choice for those born under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.
crypt.eldritchs.com /bos/crystals/sodalite.html   (503 words)

  
 GemRocks: Sodalite
Colors - most sodalite rocks used as a gemrock are mottled light, medium and/or dark blue, rarely with purple or magenta spots; white veinlets -- typically calcite or nepheline -- that appear as streaks on some surfaces are common.
A quantity of sodalite was sent to Denmark from Greenland during the Napoleonic Wars.
But, it may be that only the mine was referred to as the Princess sodalite mine after their visit, and the "Princess Blue" designation for the sodalite may have been arisen later and was to honor Princess Patricia.
www.cst.cmich.edu /users/dietr1rv/sodalite.htm   (726 words)

  
 About Sodalite and Sodalite Jewelry
Sodalite is a deep opaque blue which often has veins of fl, white, yellow, green or violet streaking through it.
If you are interested in any sodalite jewelry that has been sold, please contact us about making a similar piece of jewelry.
Sodalite is found in Lapis Lazuli which often causes the two stones to be confused.
www.trinitylondon.com /sodalite.asp   (285 words)

  
 Sundance
Sodalite is usually found as masses in igneous rocks.
Named for its rich sodium content, sodalite is found in all shades of blue.
Sodalite from Bancroft in Ontario is sometimes called "Princess Blue." It was discovered during a royal visit from Princess Margaret of England.
www.sundancecatalog.com /sdx/280836.jsp   (176 words)

  
 Sodalite & Lapis Beads
It is often marked by yellow spots or veins of sulphide of iron, and is highly valued.
Sodalite is a mineral of white to blue or gray color, often with white spider-like veins.
Sodalite is a wonderful stone to draw wisdom.
www.beadsandpieces.com /sodalite.html   (112 words)

  
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Sodalite lacks dispersion, pleochroism, and birefringence due to the fact that it is an isotropic mineral having a refractive index ranging from 1.483 to 1.484.
Sodalite, though usually blue in color, produces a white streak and has a hardness between 5.5 and 6.0 on the Moh’s Hardness Scale, which is comparable to the hardness of orthoclase.
Sodalite is a member of the feldspathoid group of minerals with framework silicates richer in cations than feldspars.
filebox.vt.edu /j/jschubac/TRIP/Sodalite.doc   (1233 words)

  
 GO 340 Project
Sodalite is a rarely used mineral for making into a gemstone, but that doesn't mean it isn't used at all.
Sodalite is often used for jewelry but not in the type of jewelry you would find in your typical jewelry store.
Sodalite is used for carvings which leaves an unlimited possibilities when it comes to variety of shapes and styles.
www.emporia.edu /earthsci/amber/go340/students/faurot   (413 words)

  
 SODALITE
Large chunky Sodalite nuggets with Smoky Quartz nuggets.
Sodalite chunky nuggets mixed with Smoky Topaz nuggets, smoky quartz czech crytals, labradorite gemstones and accented with sterling silver beads.
This bold necklace is made from sodalite gemstones and sodalite gemstone chips.
www.customgun.com /new_page_10.htm   (67 words)

  
 Sodalite: Sacred Gemstone
Sodalite also helps block negative energy from affecting one's life.
It is said that it can help one find clarity amidst confusion, but I feel it helps one more with accepting confusion as part of life (in other words, understanding that we as humans cannot know everything...that some things are better left to the spiritual realms).
Due to sodalite's association with Sagittarius, the planetary energy would seem to be Jupiterian, but I feel that the energy of Jupiter does not fit well with this stone.
www.venusilluminated.com /Sodalite.html   (240 words)

  
 thegemdealer.com sodalite facts and lore
Sodalite is sometimes mistaken for lapis lazuli, of which it is a component.
Sodalite is a learning stone thought to enhance communication and creative expression.
Sodalite is also thought to be a grounding stone that helps to connect your thoughts to your feelings.
thegemdealer.netfirms.com /sodalite.htm   (221 words)

  
 Stones: Sodalite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sodalite is a member of the feldspathoid group, and is one of the components that make up Lapis Lazuli.
Sodalite is said to increase confidence, and enhance creativity.
Sodalite is used by those who wish to enhance self expression and communication.
www.enchantedworks.com /db/view_article.php?story_id=20050314181604   (205 words)

  
 Gemstone Beads : Sodalite Bricks / Cubes 8x12mm @ Jerry Smith Beads
Sodalite is considered relatively rare, first discovered in Greenland in 1806, it did not become popular until 100 years later, when it surfaced in Ontario, Canada.
Sodalite is said to increase one's confidence and to enhance creativity, and to have a balancing effect on one's emotions and mental state.
It is also said to enhance self expression and communication, to eliminate confusion, bring peace and to facilitate spiritual growth.
www.jsbeads.com /shop/shopexd.asp?id=22597   (232 words)

  
 M. S. H. - Sodalite Syenite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The sodalite syenite is worthy of note as the source of an interesting
"Sodalite may be present in excellent crystals lining the cavities.
grained sodalite syenite is characterized by sodalite crystals with
www.saint-hilaire.ca /sodasyen.htm   (149 words)

  
 Sodalite Information
Sodalite is a scarce mineral that can be rock forming.
Its light to dark pure blue color is well known in the semi-precious stone trade.
Metaphysical: Sodalite balances the metabolism, reduces fear and guilt and helps simplify life.
www.webcom.com /canefan/ancientwisdom/sodalite.html   (156 words)

  
 Astral Aspects :: Gifts by Stone :: Sodalite & Sunstone ::
Sodalite is a mottled dark and light blue-white stone which enhances self-esteem; increases spiritual awareness and deepens thoughts; boosts courage.
Sodalite is one of the stones for those born under the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Libra and Sagittarius.
Sunstone is a golden brown stone with natural grey-white streaks, which exhibits a beautiful internal sparkle from inclusions when a light is shone onto it from certain directions.
www.astralaspects.biz /ishop/730/shopscr453.html   (386 words)

  
 SODALITE (Sodium Aluminum Silicate Chloride)
Sodalite is a member of the feldspathoid group of minerals.
Localities that have feldspathoids are few but some produce large quantities of sodalite.
Sodalite, when not blue, is hard to distinguish from other feldspathoids.
mineral.galleries.com /minerals/silicate/sodalite/sodalite.htm   (269 words)

  
 Sodalite Tumbling Rock, 3 Lbs.: Mama's Minerals
Sodalite, with its marvelous combination of light and dark blue, grey, and white, is one of the most popular stones for tumbling.
Our Sodalite Tumbling Rock consists of three pounds of rough that’s sized and ready for your rock tumbler.
Sodalite is a wonderful ornamental stone -- whether rough or polished -- and it makes a perfect decorative accent in gardens, pots, and fountains.
www.mamasminerals.com /page/MM/PROD/TRR-SODAL   (176 words)

  
 Sodalite Crystal Heart
It is a unifying crystal, enabling us to feel more balanced in relation to the different aspects of ourselves, such as sub-conscious, conscious and higher consciousness.
The energy of sodalite may help us to trust more the subtle things we feel - things that can easily be dismissed as 'just a feeling'.
We say: Sodalite is the sort of stone people may not recognise and enquire what it is. Sodalite has a slightly marbled effect on its surface containing dark blues, light blues and white and this comes up with some lovely patterns.
www.holisticshop.co.uk /itemdetl.php?itemprcd=CRHESODA   (236 words)

  
 Bead Sodalite - Made in China Factory Source Wholesale
This is real Sodalite, which is a mostly multiple blues with bits of fl and gold color.
China Factory Minimum Quantity of these sodalite gemstone beads items can be negotiated with factories.
Minimum quantity often can be divided among several sodalite gemstone beads or stock numbers.
www.cyberimport.com /catalog/bead/bead_stone_sodalite.htm   (574 words)

  
 SODALITE Spheres: The MINERALMINERS.COM Virtual Gallery
These superior quality sodalite spheres were hand-ground and polished from sodalite rough that was mined in Brazil.
This superior quality sodalite sphere was hand-ground and polished from sodalite rough that was mined in Brazil.
It was hand-ground and polished from sodalite rough that was mined in Brazil.
www.mineralminers.com /html/sodsphs.stm   (531 words)

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