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Sodalite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Sodalite uses include: 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 |
Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
Specific Gravity |
2.2 - 2.3 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
color |
Crystal System |
isometric |
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Sodalite from Ice River, British Columbia, Canada.
Specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across.
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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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