Often mistaken for Lapis Lazuli. It has a hardness of Mohs 5 - 6. Sodalite aids in the balancing of the glands. It is useful as a helper with Lapis Lazuli in working with the throat Chakra. Its power can be amplified when used together with another stone of the same blue vibration.
Spinel is a crystal of magnesium aluminum oxide.
It can be clear or of any color. A red Spinel is sometimes called a Carbuncle . Spinel renews hope. It is best worn low on the chest. Spudomene is a lithium aluminum silicate crystal.