Sodalite round beads in 8mm bring that signature deep blue-grey stone with its calm, natural character to your beadwork — a semi-precious gemstone bead that earns its place in considered, intentional designs.
Sodalite's natural coloring runs a moody range of blue-grey tones, often with white veining or patches that make each bead visually distinct from the next.
Specifications
- Size: 8 mm
- Color: Sodalite
- Material: Sodalite
What to make with them
String them into a single-strand bracelet or necklace where the 8mm size has room to show off the stone's natural patterning, or mix them with other semi-precious rounds in mala-style knotted work where their weight and smooth finish reward the repetition.
Description
Sodalite is a beautiful intense blue stone with white splotches. It can easily be confused with Lapis , and for good reason. Sodalite is nearly identical to Lapis in chemical composition: Sodalite is a sodium aluminum chlorine silicate, and lapis contains sulfur instead of chlorine. Sodalite deposits can be found in Canada, Namibia, USA, Russia and Italy. Sodalite pairs well with lapis lazuli (naturally), Malachite and sterling silver
- MaterialSodalite
- Color FamilyGreys and Blacks
- Size8 mm
- Gemstone TypeSodalite
- Mineral FamilySodalite
- Zodiac AssociationSagittarius
- Chakra AssociationThroat; Third Eye