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I am doing a homework assignment given to me by my high priestess. I have done many web searches but I am having a problem finding some info on Sodalite. I am having a hard time finding the scientific name, herbal companions and folklore uses. If you could help with maybe some good websites I would love that. Or any ideas to help i.e. books or so forth. Thank you

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For those of you who are not rude and pig headed I thank you. I have done ALOT of research I had found all the answers but was having a hard time coming up with the herbs that are associated with it and what folklore was associated with it. I came up with all of its uses and such forth. But like for scientific name all it came up under as soladite. But than again I thank all of you for your help and helpful links.

Answer 1

GOOD LUCK !

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Looks like you've received more info than you needed - but I'll add some info as well....
http://www.mysticmountainjewelry.com/sodalite.htm
Sodalite can help one to see things more objectively and be less self-critical. It's subtle energies are soothing and can help one to see the wisdom of adopting a simpler, less hectic lifestyle.

This stone can assist with becoming more introspective. Sodalite's energies can help one to stop and analyze goals once they have been reached.

Sodalite is said to be effective in blocking negative types of energy caused by anger, fear or other negative emotions from others.

Physically, sodalite is said to boost the immune system, help balance the metabolism and to be beneficial for cleansing organs.

Sodalite is a good choice for those born during The Moon of Long Nights - (23 Nov - 21 Dec). Those born during this time can benefit from sodalite's ability to help look within and to discover new opportunities for personal growth.

Sodalite is an excellent choice for those born under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

http://www.minweb.co.uk/silicates/sodalite.html
Sodalite - Mineral Chemistry
Sodalite has an aluminosilicate framework with SiO4 and AlO4 tetrahedra present in approximately equal numbers. Rings of these tetrahedra, which may be four-fold or six-fold, form channels which accommodate sodium and chloride ions. Sodium ions surround chloride ions in a tetrahedral arrangement. Sodalite is a member of the feldspathoid group of minerals, anhydrous framework silicates richer in cations than feldspars; feldspathoids crystallise from melts which are deficient in silica.

Substitution of chloride ions in sodalite with half the number of sulphate ions gives the mineral composition of nosean (Na8[Al6Si6O24]SO4), while replacement of chloride with sulphate and partial replacement of sodium with calcium gives haüyne ((Na,Ca)4-8[Al6Si6O24](SO4)1-2).

Lazurite, a sodalite-structured mineral, is the dominant phase in lapis-lazuli. This mineral has chlorine replaced by sulphur as both sulphide and sulphate anions; the cation sites are occupied by both calcium and sodium.

The sodalite 'cage', part of the aluminosilicate framework, forms a structural element which is common to many synthetic zeolite phases.

The CHIME figure of sodalite shows chlorine ions as large green spheres, oxygens as small red spheres, and sodiums as yellow spheres. The tetrahedron of sodiums surrounding chlorines may be observed by inspecting the central chloride ion. Aluminiums and silicons are at the centre of tetrahedra of oxygens. The unit cell is outlined.

Answer 4

a web search would revel your answer to you. This is a test by your High Priestess on your ability to find out information on your own.
But I will try to get you started . Celtic pagan.
The name comes from its sodium content.(you do remember the uses for Salt.).
you have the scientific name for it.other names include. Alomit,Alomita, Candadian blue stone, Canadian lapis, Sodalit, Sodalita, Sodalith.; Varieties : Germanate-sodalite, Hackmanite, Molybdosodalite.
Formula:sorry my computer does not do this function. but its some thing like Na8 CL AL6 Si6 O24
system Isometric Color: Colourless,white, light
Hardnes:6
Related Minerals-STrunz Grouping
Tsaregorotsevite,Nosen, Hauyne,Lazurite,Tugtupite,Kanaishilite, Bicchulite
Related Minerals-Hey's inde Grouping:
Rustumite,Zunyite,Mariatite,Marialite,Tugttupite,Eudialyte,Alluaivite, Nasonite,Asisite,Jagoite,Friedelite,Ferropyrosmalite,McGillite, Pyrosmalite,Manganpyrosmalite,Traskite. Muirite, Verplanckite
Elements Al,Cl,Na,o,Si
common impurites: Fe,Mn,K,CA,H2o,S
There that should get you started.
Herbal companions should be any herb with a high sodium content.dont know ehere my Herbal books are hiding now that i could us them. the problem with having so many books and not enough places to keep them .
Folk lore: you might have to look under uses for color , salt.for sure.

hope this helps you on your way.

blesed be

Answer 5

From "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic" by Scott Cunningham
Energy: Receptive
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Healing, Peace, Meditation, Wisdom
Magical Uses: Sodalite is a deep blue stone veined with white. It is often mistaken for lapis lazuli but lacks the golden flecks of iron pyrite often contained in lapis lazuli.
It is healing, especially for emotionally related diseases or thsoe caused by stress, nervousness, anger, or fear.
Wear or rub over the body to dispel fear and guilt. Wear or hold to still the mind, relax the body, and calm inner turmoil.
It is a fine meditative stone and, when used conscientiously, promotes wisdom.

"Encyclopedia of Minerals" by Willard Lincoln Roberts, George Robert Rapp, Jr., and Julius Weber
Sodalite
Na4Al3Si3O12Cl
Variation of Hackmanite
Crystal System: Cubic
Hardness: 5.5-6
Density: 2.14-2.4 (Meas.) 2.31 (Calc.)
Cleavage: {110} poor
Habit: Crystals usually dodecahedral. Also massive, as embedded grains; sometimes nodular with concentric structure. Twinning on [111] common.
Color-Luster: Colorless, white, yellowish, greenish, light to dark blue, reddish. Transparent to translucent. Vitreous to greasy. Streak uncolored.
Mode of occurence: Occurs chiefly in nepheline-syenites and related rock types, in metasomatized calcareous rocks, and in cavities in ejected volcanic blocks. Found in the Bearpaw Mts., Montana; in phonolite in Lawrence County, South Dakota, and at Cripple Creek, Colorado; at Magnet Cove, Akransas (hackmanite); at Litchfield and other places in Maine; at Red Hill, New Hampshire; near Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; and at Beemerville, New Jersey. Other notable occurences are found at Bancroft, Ontario, and elsewhere in Canada; and at localities in Brazil, Bolivia, Greenland, Scotland, Norway, Italy, Germany, Angola, Zambia, and Korea.

Answer 6

Scientific information:
http://webmineral.com/data/Sodalite.shtml

From a crystal shop:
http://www.bestcrystals.com/sodalite.html

From an online BOS:
http://home.earthlink.net/~wilhelmina_d/bos/correspondences_stones.html#S

Personally, I don't use it much. It's comparatively rare; I know it more as a substitute for lapis lazuli.

Answer 7

Sodalite (sodium aluminum silicate chloride)
http://www.mindat.org/min-3701.html
check it out. At the bottom of the page it gives you some other internet links as well.
good luck and blessed be.

Answer 8

"Sodalite helps with rational thinking. It helps eliminate mental
confusion. It encourages self-esteem, self-trust and trust in others. It can be used to enhance truthfulness in emotions, allowing one to recognize and verbalize true feelings. It is a good stone for the throat chakra. It also eliminates fear and guilt."

"Sodalite is a stone of logic, rationality, and efficiency. It is helpful for work in groups and stimulates thought. Sodalite is a stone that is good for healing breaches in communication. It is a stone of truth, and brings this to all communications. It can help end arguments or other disagreements. It is particularly useful for honesty of emotions. It increases intelligence, knowledge and learning, and can unite the logical with the spiritual. Physically it is beneficial for the glands, digestive system, relieving insomnia, and decreasing calcium deficiency. It can also be useful for quicker healing of head colds. Sodalite is associated with the throat and brow chakras."

Answer 9

Hi, Blessed Be to you too,

Sodalite is a particular stone, not an herb, it is a form of quartz, silicon dioxide. It has several uses for amulet energy and healing.

Answer 10

You have already received many good answers. I'd like to suggest the reference book, "Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals " by Melody. It's the best. For a description:
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Earth-Kaleidoscope-Crystals/dp/0962819034/sr=1-1/qid=1158671668/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-9386357-5150557?ie=UTF8&s=books

Answer 11

sodalite i think can be used as a stand in for lapis in some areas, its sometimes confused for it, but I don't think it holds as much of a charge per se.

get the tome 'magic in the earth' or seomthing like that by 'melody' (sp?)

that has all you'll ever need to know. (my copy is packed up due to moving.)