About Sodalite
A tectosilicate mineral, typically rich royal blue, often with white calcite veining. It's linked to enhancing logic, intuition, and rational thought, promoting self-esteem and clear communication.
Primary Hues
Rich Royal Blue, Grey, Green, Yellow, Pink, often with white calcite veining
Metaphysical Properties
Associated with logic, rationality, and efficiency. Believed to calm panic attacks, enhance self-esteem, and unite logic with intuition.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents logic- rationality- and speaking truth- aligning with Sodalite.
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition and accessing inner wisdom- which Sodalite enhances when balanced with logic.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Logic- Truth
Rationale: Thoth as the god of logic and wisdom aligns with Sodalite.
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Truth- Prophecy- Reason
Rationale: Apollo's connection to truth and rational thought resonates with Sodalite.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Logic & Intuition
Calming the Mind
Truthful Communication Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sodalite is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group, sodalite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2. Common crystal habits include massive; rarely as dodecahedra.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group, sodalite group
- Chemical Formula: Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2
- IMA Symbol: Sdl[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Rich royal blue, green, yellow, violet, white veining common
- Crystal Habit: Massive; rarely as dodecahedra
- Twinning: Common on {111} forming pseudohexagonal prisms
- Cleavage: Poor on {110}
- Luster: Dull vitreous to greasy
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent