Sodalite Stone Beads
As,
the percentage of sodium element is high in these beads, therefore,
these beads are called as Sodalite beads. A dark blue mineral with
white streaks is used for making Sodalite beads. Therefore, the
primary color of sodalite beads is blue. Apart from this color, the
other colors of sodalite beads are gray, pink, yellow and green. In
all three form, i.e. transparent, translucent and opaque, these
beads are available. Under black light, these beads will fluoresce a
bright orange hue. These beads are not expensive, and for this fact,
these beads are used as substitute of Lapis Lazuli beads. Therefore,
many people think these beads as a minor component or complement
beads of Lapis Lazuli. The major places from where these Sodalite beads are obtained are Brazil, China, India, Italy, Greenland, U.S.A, and Africa. In making jewelry, these beads are very common. For this purpose, these beads have to be rationally cut and polished. To obtain better performance these beads can be dyed but this is done in rare cases.
In pair form with other beads, particularly with blue chalcedony, howlite, iolite, azurite malachite, sky quartz, moonstone, sky quartz, and river stone, sodalite beads represent very seductive designs. The zodiac of these beads is Sagittarius. These beads are also considered very useful for calming the emotion and mind. The relative harness of these beads is in between of 5.5 to 6.0.
Sodalite Stone
Chemical Formula: Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mineral Name: Sodalite
Color: Azure blue, White, Pink, Gray, Green, Blue
Hardness: 6
Specific Gravity: 2.13 - 2.29
Sodalite is so named due to its sodium content and can be found in all shades of blue, usually interspersed with white calcite.
Sodalite can help change the way you feel about yourself. Its subtle energies are soothing, and can help you to see the wisdom of adopting a simpler, less hectic lifestyle. This can allow you to discover new paths to future development. It is found in the regions of Namibia, Brazil, Canada and USA.
Sodalite is said to be effective in combating the radiation. Sodalite is said to be effective in blocking other negative types of energy, however. Physically, sodalite is said to boost the immune system, help balance the metabolism, and be beneficial to the cleansing organs.
