Natrolite is a tectosilicate mineral species belonging to the zeolite group. It is a hydrated sodium and aluminium silicate. Natrolite was named in 1803 by Martin H. Klaproth from the Greek word natron, meaning "soda" (due to its sodium content) and lithos meaning "stone." Natrolite is sometimes referred to as needle stone because of its acicular crystal habit (fragile, slender, needle-like crystals). Some Natrolite specimens fluoresce orange to yellow under ultraviolet light. Natrolite is found all over the globe with notable deposits in Russia, India, Indonesia, the United States and Canada.

Natrolite crystals are powerful energy conductors because they are pyroelectric and piezoelectric. The word piezoelectricity means electricity resulting from pressure and latent heat. Pyroelectricity means the ability of certain materials to generate a temporary voltage when they are heated or cooled.

Natrolite is typically formed in hydrothermal environments, where hot water rich in dissolved minerals, particularly sodium and aluminum, flows through rocks. Over time, this water can cool and deposit these minerals in specific patterns, leading to the formation of zeolite minerals like Natrolite. The ideal environment for the formation of Natrolite involves volcanic rocks or other aluminum-bearing rocks exposed to hydrothermal activity. Natrolite is often found in cavities, vugs, or geodes within these rocks, where the mineral can crystallize in needle-like formations. It may also form in sedimentary rocks that have undergone pressure and mineralogical changes over time. These geological processes contribute to the crystal structure of Natrolite, giving it its characteristic prismatic or acicular crystal habit.

Natrolite is a high vibrational stone that helps you raise your vibration to unlock your intuitive gifts. Its energy helps you channel energy from the divine through your Crown Chakra for healing and guidance. Natrolite enhances mental clarity and focus. Its crystalline form, with long, slender needles, channels a kind of laser-like precision, an energy that helps clear mental fog, sharpen thought processes, and encourage clear communication. If you are experiencing confusion, overthinking, or difficulty in decision-making, Natrolite can bring you the clarity you need to see the truth of any situation. Natrolite can also help dissolve mental blockages that may prevent you from seeing the bigger picture. It's energy lifts the veil, making it easier to access wisdom, intuition, and inner guidance.

Natrolite is a powerful stone of spiritual growth and expansion. It is deeply connected to the higher chakras, particularly the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, and serves as a bridge between the earthly realm and higher dimensions of consciousness. Natrolite has the ability to open your mind to spiritual awareness, allowing you to access divine wisdom and connect to the higher realms of your soul’s purpose. The subtle, yet powerful energy of Natrolite can activate and align your spiritual centers, facilitating a deeper connection to your Higher Self. It is a guide for those seeking a spiritual awakening, encouraging clairvoyance, intuition, and heightened states of consciousness. As the Third Eye Chakra opens, Natrolite helps you perceive reality through a lens of spiritual insight, rather than through the limitations of the physical world. Natrolite amplifies psychic abilities and heighten the clarity of vision, especially during meditation or dream states. It acts as a spiritual amplifier, ensuring that messages from your spirit guides, angels, or ancestors are received clearly and accurately.

Hardness: 5-5.5

Color: Pale pink, colorless, white, red, gray, yellow, or green

Care: Natrolite is fragile and porous. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat (or extreme heat), direct sunlight and contact with abrasive surfaces or chemicals. Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Feng Shui Placement: Balance & wellbeing or knowledge & personal growth. Natrolite is perfect for the bedroom or sacred space. I also love to place Natrolite at the front door for protection.