Description
Sodalite Point Healing Crystal – Genuine Natural Mineral Tower
This Sodalite Point Healing Crystal is a beautifully crafted mineral tower made from genuine natural sodalite, selected for its rich blue colour, striking white veining, and clean polished finish. The specimen shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive, ensuring complete clarity and authenticity. Every crystal in our collection is 100% genuine and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This sodalite point offers the deep, vibrant tones and marbled patterning characteristic of high-quality sodalite, making it ideal for collectors, display, and those who appreciate natural geological specimens.
Geological Background and Formation of Sodalite
Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral belonging to the feldspathoid group, forming in silica-poor igneous environments where unique chemical conditions allow this sodium-rich mineral to crystallise. It commonly forms within nepheline syenites, phonolites, and other alkaline igneous rocks that originate deep within the Earth’s crust. These geological settings develop when molten rock cools slowly, allowing sodalite to form in granular or massive structures alongside companion minerals such as nepheline, hauyne, lazurite, and feldspar.
The intense blue colour of sodalite is the result of its chemical composition, particularly its sodium and chlorine content, as well as trace amounts of sulfur that contribute to its distinctive tone. Over millions of years, the slow cooling and chemical evolution of these igneous rocks create dense sodalite masses with naturally occurring patterns, veining, and internal colour zoning.
Crystal Habit, Structure, and Natural Features
Sodalite crystallises in the cubic system, but well-formed individual crystals are exceedingly rare. More commonly, sodalite appears as massive crystalline aggregates, which can be shaped and polished into points, towers, spheres, and other decorative forms. This sodalite point exhibits the classic mineral characteristics: a deep royal-blue to navy-blue base colour, crossed by irregular white calcite veins and subtle grey or inky patches that showcase the mineral’s natural variation.
The polished surface reveals fine structural details, including cloudy zones, intricate layering, and reflective planes created during its geological formation. These natural features give each sodalite point its own unique identity, making every specimen a one-of-a-kind piece. When held to the light, the stone may display areas of translucency, highlighting the purity and internal texture of the mineral.
Mineralogical Significance and Worldwide Occurrence
Sodalite is an important indicator mineral for alkaline igneous systems and holds a prominent place in mineralogy due to its rare formation environment. Its presence signals low-silica conditions deep within the Earth’s crust, offering valuable geological clues about the rock’s origins. Sodalite deposits are found in several mineral-rich regions around the world, often associated with ancient volcanic provinces and tectonic zones.
Its deep-blue coloration has made sodalite a popular decorative and gemstone material since its discovery. The mineral’s combination of colour, natural veining, structure, and geological significance contributes to its enduring appeal among collectors and enthusiasts.
Authenticity and What You Receive
The images display the exact sodalite point you will receive, with full sizing visible in the photographs for accuracy. Each piece is carefully selected for its colour quality, structural integrity, and aesthetic appeal. Your sodalite tower includes a Certificate of Authenticity confirming it as a genuine natural mineral. This polished sodalite point is the perfect addition to a mineral collection, a striking display item, or an attractive natural specimen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and geological story of this deep-blue crystal.
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