Royal blue with white veining
Hardness 5.5–6
Throat · Third Eye
Sagittarius · Gemini
Origins & Geology
Found in: Brazil, Canada, Namibia, India, Russia
Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral of the feldspathoid group, often containing white calcite veining. It is found in alkaline igneous rocks and is a major component of the rock lapis lazuli (along with lazurite and pyrite). Unlike lapis lazuli, sodalite rarely contains pyrite flecks. First described in Greenland in 1811.
Sodalite Meaning & Healing Properties
Called the 'stone of truth' and 'the philosopher's stone', sodalite promotes rational thought, objectivity, and clear perception. It calms mental chatter and deepens intuition. Unlike lapis, sodalite works more on the intellectual mind than pure intuition — it bridges logic and spiritual insight. It is used to enhance group communication and creative expression.
How to Use Sodalite
- Calming overthinking and mental chatter
- Enhancing logic and rational thought
- Group communication and harmony
- Truth-telling and honest expression
- Bridging intellect and intuition
Sodalite Facts
- Sodalite is often confused with lapis lazuli but lacks the golden pyrite flecks
- Princess of Wales (later Queen) Charlotte had sodalite brought from Bancroft, Ontario to decorate Marlborough House in London — hence 'Princess Blue'
- It was first described scientifically in Greenland in 1811
- Sodalite glows orange under UV light — a property called fluorescence