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Properties of Sodalite Sodalite is supposed to increase rational cognition, objectivity, and perception; hence, practitioners have utilized it to help them organize their thoughts.
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Mineral Group |
Feldspathoids |
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Cleavage |
Poor cleavage in six directions |
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Chemical Composition |
Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl |
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Fracture |
Conchoidal |
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Luster |
Vitreous to greasy |
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Diaphaneity |
Translucent to transparent |
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Color |
Bright blue, violet-blue with white veining. Also gray, white, green, colorless, yellow, red. |
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Streak |
White, bluish |
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Mohs Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
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Specific Gravity |
2.2 - 2.4 |
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Diagnostic Properties |
Color - darker blue color, absence of pyrite, weak orange fluorescence under shortwave or longwave UV light |
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Crystal System |
Cubic |
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Uses |
Gemstones, produces cabochons, beads, and tumbled stones, sculptures. |
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Chakras |
Throat and Third Eye Chakras |
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Zodiac |
Sagittarius |
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Numerical Vibration |
4 |
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Metaphysical Uses |
All crystals contain energy that can be used to amplify your own intentions and manifestations through meditation and daily wear. |
Sodalite Meaning & Properties
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