Only Large pieces.
Locality: Norway
Eudialyte is a rare and complex mineral typically found in alkaline igneous rocks.
Geological Properties
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Mineral: Eudialyte (Complex Sodium-Calcium-Zirconium Silicate)
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Chemical Formula: Approximately Na₁₅Ca₆(Fe,Mn)₃Zr₃Si₂₆O₇₂(OH,Cl,H₂O)₅; composition varies
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Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Deep red, raspberry pink, magenta, reddish-brown, and occasionally yellow or brown
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Clarity: Transparent to translucent in individual crystals; commonly opaque in matrix
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Luster: Glassy (vitreous) to slightly greasy
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Density: Approximately 2.7–3.1 g/cm³
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Formation: Forms in alkaline igneous rocks, particularly nepheline syenites and related silica-undersaturated rock formations.
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Origin: Russia (Kola Peninsula), Greenland, Canada, Norway, and the United States
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Unique Feature: Known for its striking raspberry-red and pink crystals, often contrasting with dark minerals and pale feldspar in its natural matrix.
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Heart-Centered Strength & Transformation
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Energy: Grounding, uplifting, and empowering
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Chakras: Heart and root
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage self-confidence, emotional resilience, and compassion
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Spiritual Meaning: Symbolically associated with personal growth, self-acceptance, and balancing emotional sensitivity with inner strength
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Symbolism: Courage, love, renewal, and determination
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Intention: Honor your heart, embrace your strength, and move forward with confidence and compassion.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Suitable for carefully selected, solid material, although differences in hardness between eudialyte and surrounding minerals may produce uneven polishing.
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Carving: Used for spheres, hearts, palm stones, cabochons, and decorative ornaments, especially when embedded in a stable matrix.
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Jewelry Making: Popular for pendants, cabochons, beads, earrings, and statement pieces featuring its distinctive red coloring.
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Landscaping & Décor: Best suited for indoor displays and protected decorative arrangements rather than exposed outdoor landscaping.
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Crafts & Collections: Valued for mineral specimens, lapidary projects, ornamental carvings, and collections of rare or unusual minerals.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.