Cryolite

Cryolite (FR) · Criolita (ES)

Cryolite, sodium aluminum fluoride, is a nearly extinct mineral — the only major world deposit at Ivigtût, Greenland is exhausted. Unique property: submerged in water, it becomes almost invisible as its refractive index is close to water's. Essential for aluminum production.

Energetic properties

The 4 main benefits

🤍

Sodium aluminum fluoride — almost invisible in water

❄️

Named from Greek 'kryos' — frost, ice (becomes invisible in water)

🇬🇱

Ivigtût Greenland — worldwide deposit nearly exhausted!

⚗️

Indispensable for aluminum production — strategic ore

Tradition

Traditional benefits

Transparency and invisibility — becoming invisible to better observe. Helps with need to be seen. Strengthens observation and discretion.

Energy

Associated chakras

Third EyeCrown
Everyday use

How to use it

Nearly extinct rare stone — collection only. Its property of becoming invisible in water is unique in mineralogy. Greenland's nearly vanished mineral.

Care

Cleansing & charging

Sage or palo santo fumigation only (main method, soft sodium and aluminum fluoride). Recharge on quartz cluster 24h or in moonlight (4-6h).

⚠️ Never water — cryolite contains fluorine (sodium aluminum fluoride) and is slightly soluble in hot water. Store in airtight container.

Astrology

Associated signs

AquariusPiscesCancerRabbit (Chinese astrology)Rooster (Chinese astrology)

The full sheet is in the app

Litho One brings together 647 minerals in French, English and Spanish — detailed uses, complete cleansing protocols, western and Chinese astrology, search by need, favorites and offline mode.

Discover Litho One →
Explore

Related minerals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you cleanse Cryolite?

Sage or palo santo fumigation only (main method, soft sodium and aluminum fluoride). Recharge on quartz cluster 24h or in moonlight (4-6h). ⚠️ Never water — cryolite contains fluorine (sodium aluminum fluoride) and is slightly soluble in hot water. Store in airtight container.

How do you use Cryolite?

Nearly extinct rare stone — collection only. Its property of becoming invisible in water is unique in mineralogy. Greenland's nearly vanished mineral.

Which zodiac signs go with Cryolite?

Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer