Where Sodalite is Found:
Sodalite can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, Greenland, India,
Namibia, Portugal, Romania, Russia, and parts of the United States.
Color of Sodalite:
Sodalite is a deep opaque blue, which often has veins of black, white,
yellow, green or violet streaking through it.
Birthstone:
Some sources state Sodalite is the birthstone for Cancer, Libra, Virgo,
while others associate it with the star sign Sagittarius.
Anniversary:
Sodalite is not an anniversary gemstone.
History of Sodalite:
Sodalite is sometimes called "Princess Blue" after Princess Patricia, the
granddaughter of Britain's Queen Victoria. Princess Patricia of Connaught
so loved this stone after seeing it in a visit to Ontario, Canada, that she
chose it for decorating the Marlborough House in England.
Sodalite is found in Lapis Lazuli, which often causes the two stones to be
confused. The stone's name comes from its high sodium content.
Spiritual and Physical Beliefs About Sodalite:
Some spiritualists believe that Sodalite can help with a range of physical
ailments including diabetes and digestions problems. Some also think
it can boost the metabolism and help with thyroid problems. It is even
believed by some spiritualists to be good for the nervous system and
spinal cord. Sodalite is also believed by some to instill confidence and
courage. It is also thought to be a soothing stone, which can increase
sensitivity to others.
Sodalite
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