Sodalite Bead Chips 16" - by the strand(3178)

Sodalite is named for its high sodium content. It is a rich royal blue member of the feldspathoid family of minerals. It is usually mottled with light blue, dark blue, and white. The deep color and the fact that it will take a high polish makes it popular in jewelry and other decorative items, that is why it is widely used as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent.

Fine grade sodalite is rare. Fine grades of Sodalite are found in only a few places in the world. It is mined in Canada, Brazil, Myanmar, Portugal, Namibia, Italy and Russia.

It is associated with the zodiac signs of Scorpio and Saggitarius.

Sodalite is believed to have a positive effect on lowering blood pressure, preventing inflammation, activates the metabolism. It is said to harmonize the work of glands, especially thyroid it also is believed to regulate tissue repair.

Sodalite registers on the Moh’s scale of hardness at 5.5-6.

This is a natural stone product. Please expect flaws and imperfections. You will receive an item that looks similar to the example pictured.