sodalite beads

sodalite beads

Sodalite is a popular dark blue stone. The best quality is really deep ink blue. Usually Sodalite beads have white or grayish calcite veins. This gives the Sodalite beads a somewhat paler blue appearance. In appearance, Sodalite beads resemble the Lapis Lazuli beads. Only the pyrite specks in the Sodalite beads are missing. The ancient Egyptians used Sodalite and Lapis Lazuli interchangeably. Ancient ritual objects decorated with the Sodalite bead have been found. Sodalite was also ground and used as a raw material for blue paint or even as a kind of eye shadow.
The name of the Sodalite bead is derived from the chemical composition: a combination of the English 'sodium' (sodium) and the Greek 'lithos' (stone).

How Sodalite beads work

What is said about the functioning of this type of stone.

In ancient Greece, beads of the mineral Sodalite were already popular. It was believed that it protects and heals all kinds of ailments and diseases. By wearing jewelry with blue Sodalite beads, artistic talents and musicians could develop. That is why even then jewelry made of Sodalite beads was worn.

Sodalite is now known as a stabilizing and soothing stone. It seduces you into peace and calm, harmonizes your mood and calms emotions. It is a strong grounded stone.
Sodalite beads give insight, clear mental confusion, strengthen objectivity, logical and rational thinking. The Sodalite bead increases the urge for truth and idealism. This makes it easy for you to stay true to yourself and stand behind your beliefs. Sodalite makes it easier to verbalize your feelings. Sodalite also calms the mind and provides emotional balance. Sodalite dispels old fears, phobias, guilt. In addition, it increases self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-confidence. The stone stimulates a deep, insightful meditation. Radiation from, for example, PCs, tablets and smartphones is absorbed by Sodalite. Sodalite can be used well in a group to strengthen harmony, trust and solidarity.

Physically, the stone helps with the most diverse complaints. It treats the throat, vocal cords and larynx. In addition, it is useful in hoarseness and indigestion. Sodalite works as an antipyretic and lowers blood pressure. Good for headaches, shortness of breath, menstrual pain and menopausal problems. Sodalite eliminates calcium deficiency and cleanses the lymphatic system. It fights insomnia. It also gives strength to bones, teeth, molars and muscles. People who suffer from balance disorder, fainting or hyperventilation can experience improvement by wearing jewelry from this bead.