Sodalite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Origin_Brazil/Russia it occurs in a wide

it occurs in a wide variety of patterns

smoky quartz

depositing copper and other elements that gradually develop into turquoise

Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife

It has been called “the Laughter Stone” or “Happy Lace” for its believed power to elevate thoughts and promote optimism

Sodalite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Origin_Brazil/Russia it occurs in a wideSodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as poor mans lapis because of its similar color and much lower cost. Queen Victorias granddaughter, Princess Patricia of Connaught, was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England. This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue.