Sodalite
Sodalite
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. It can occur not only as blue, but also in crystals of gray, yellow, green or pink color.
General Information
Tolerance:(+0.004/-).004)
LWUV: moderate to strong orange, occasionally yellowish white, or red
Sodalite Colors
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Blue -
White -
Pink -
Multi-color -
Black -
Blue -
Colorless -
Yellow -
Green -
Gray -
Orange
Alternate Names
Canadian Blue Stone
Countries of Origin
Myanmar; Afghanistan; Russian Federation; United States of America; Bolivia (Plurinational State of); India; Canada; Unknown; China; Brazil; Italy; Mexico; South Africa; Greenland
Care
Normal care in untreated stones. Avoid cleaners, chemicals, steam and ultra sonic cleaners in dyed material.
Species/Variety
Hackmanite
Hackmanite is the light pink to pale violet variety of sodalite.
Sodalite-Single Crystal
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. It can occur not only as blue, but also in crystals of gray, yellow, green or pink color.
