mineral
Sodalite
Sodalite (Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, royal blue color with white calcite veins, vitreous to greasy luster, isometric crystal system, specific gravity 2.3.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, royal blue color with white calcite veins, vitreous to greasy luster, isometric crystal system, specific gravity 2.3.
Formation & geological history
Forms in sodium-rich igneous rocks like nepheline syenites from cooling magma.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as an ornamental stone, for tumbled stones, and in carved jewelry.
Geological facts
Sodalite is often confused with lapis lazuli, but it lacks lapis lazuli's characteristic pyrite flecks.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its rich blue color and distinctive white calcite matrix; found worldwide including Canada, Greenland, and India.
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