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  2. Sodalite - Wikipedia

    • Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral with the formula Na 8(Al 6Si 6O 24)Cl 2, with royal blue varieties widely used as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. The people of the Caral culture traded … See more

    CategoryTectosilicates without zeolitic H₂O
    Formula (repeating unit)Na · ₈(Al · ₆Si · ₆O · ₂₄)Cl · ₂
    IMA symbolSdl
    Strunz classification9.FB.10
    Structure

    The structure of sodalite was first studied by Linus Pauling in 1930. It is a cubic mineral of space group P43n (space group 218) which consists of an aluminosilicate cage network with Na cations and chloride anions in th… See more

    Properties

    A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, sodalite is named after its sodium content; in mineralogy it may be classed as a feldspathoid. Well known for its blue color, sodalite may also be grey, yellow, green, or pink and is … See more

     
  1. Sodalite is a feldspathoidal tectosilicate mineral that is rich royal blue widely used as an ornamental gemstone. Chemical formula is Na8 (Al6Si6O24) Cl2. Specimens can be blue, gray, pink, colorless, or other pale shades. They sometimes fluoresce bright orange under ultraviolet light.
    geologyscience.com/minerals/sodalite/
    Sodalite is typically a deep blue mineral that gets its name from its sodium content. A sodalite deposit was discovered in Greenland in 1806 and then sodalite ornaments were seen in 1891, when larger deposits of gem-quality material were found in Ontario, Canada. Apart from blue, sodalite can be gray, yellow, orange or pink.
    www.gemselect.com/gem-info/sodalite/sodalite-info…
    Sodalite is a mineral used most often for carvings and some types of jewelry. Known for its rich, royal blue hues, sodalite is found in limited areas of the world. Frequently mottled with white veins of calcite, sodalite resembles lapis lazuli in appearance and has been mistaken for it at times.
    www.gemstones.com/gemopedia/sodalite
    Sodalite is a rare rock-forming mineral best known for its blue to blue-violet color. It has a chemical composition of Na 4 Al 3 Si 3 O 12 Cl and is a member of the feldspathoid mineral group. High-quality sodalite is used as a gemstone, a sculptural material, and an architectural stone.
    geology.com/minerals/sodalite.shtml
    Sodalite is a minor gemstone and usually faceted into beads for necklaces and bracelets, with individual beads usually large in size. Tumbled rough Sodalite is also strung and used in jewelry. Sodalite is also used for ornamental carvings such as animal carvings and small statues.
    www.minerals.net/gemstone/sodalite_gemstone.aspx
  2. Sodalite Meaning & Healing Properties - Energy Muse

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  6. Sodalite Gemstone Information - GemSelect

    Sodalite is a striking blue gemstone known for its vibrant color and intriguing composition. Often recognized for its deep royal blue hue, sometimes speckled with white or gray, sodalite has been treasured by gemstone enthusiasts, …

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  8. Sodalite Meaning, Healing Properties and Uses - The …

    Sodalite is a gemstone that has captivated jewelry designers with its stunning blue color and unique white veins or patches. Its resemblance to lapis lazuli often leads to confusion, but upon closer inspection, sodalite can be distinguished …

  9. Sodalite: Meaning, Healing Properties and Powers

    It is a deep blue mineral that is cut and carved as statues, pyramids, and obelisks. It does not carry the hardness of rock gemstones, but it is a masterpiece for making classy jewelry.

  10. Sodalite Gem Guide and Properties Chart

    This Sodalite gemstone guide lists qualities of the Sodalite gem type, including stone colors, common names, meanings, gemstone hardness and more.