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Sodalite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Sodalite |
| Uses |
dimension stone, decorative purposes, ornamental material |
| Color |
blue, white, gray, green, colorless, yellow, red |
| Streak |
white, blue |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
none |
| Mohs Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
| Specific Gravity |
2.2 - 2.3 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
color |
| Crystal System |
isometric |
| A close-up of the sodalite from Ice River, British Columbia, Canada. Overall specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across. |
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| Sodalite from Ice River, British Columbia, Canada. Specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across. |
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