mineral
Sodalite
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, royal blue to violet color with white calcite veins, vitreous to greasy luster, and a cubic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, royal blue to violet color with white calcite veins, vitreous to greasy luster, and a cubic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in sodium-rich igneous rocks like nepheline syenites from cooling magma chambers.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as an ornamental gemstone, for carving, and in low-cost jewelry.
Geological facts
Sodalite is the main component of the lapis lazuli lazurite-rich rock and fluoresces orange-pink under ultraviolet light.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its rich blue color intertwined with white veining; found in Canada, Greenland, and Brazil.
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