Jul 16, 2014

A to Z of Gemstones - S is for Sodalite

Sodalite is a mineral composed of sodium aluminium silicate. It gets its name from its sodium content. Sodalite was first discovered in Greenland in 1806 and it was later used as an ornamental stone when large deposits of gem quality material were found in Ontario, Canada.

While the Sodalite used as a gemstone for jewellery is typically a deep blue colour, sodalite can also be grey, yellow, or pink. Sodalite often has white veins or patches running through it and these are composed of calcite. Sodalite can often be mistaken for Lapis Lazuli however Lapis has a higher density and is a rock as opposed to a mineral.

Sodalite is found in Brazil, Greenland, India, Canada, Namibia, Russia and the USA.

Throughout history it was believed that Sodalite improved creativity. This led to a high use among writers and artists. It is also said to be an ideal gemstone for athletes as it is believed to add to endurance and willpower.

http://www.shazzabethcreations.co.nz/#!product/prd1/2204506475/trizantine-blues-st.-silver-chainmaille-necklace

Pictured above is my Trizantine Blues Necklace featuring sodalite beads. Below are some more examples of sodalite jewelry from some members of the Jewelry on Etsy team:


https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/103097543/modern-blue-denim-sodalite-dangle

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/109771403/cij-sale-two-strand-sodalite-pearls

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/110343058/beaded-hoop-earrings-wire-wrapped


6 comments:

Unknown said...

Hiya Shazz!
I am so glad you included my bracelet set in this post about Sodalite! I never knew about these metaphysical properties, but I knew I loved it for some reason!!!
Great article about this old favorite!
Donna

Mollie Ann said...

So much lovely jewelry here! I want them all!!!

Gemstones on My Mind said...

Good post about Sodalite with some gorgeous jewelry also! Nice blog you have here, Shazz!

cooljewelrydesign said...

Gorgeous sodalite pieces, and what a wonderful blog ... many thanks!!

Erika Price said...

Fabulous sodalite creations, Shazz!

Unknown said...

Beautiful sodalite examples! I didn't know it was a mineral instead of a rock.

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