Sodalite

Na4Al3Si3O12Cl

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Sodalite is a royal-blue tectosilicate (Na4Al3Si3O12Cl) named for its sodium content and widely worked as an ornamental gemstone. It crystallizes in the cubic system, usually massive and only rarely as dodecahedral crystals, showing a vitreous luster, a white streak, poor {110} cleavage, and a conchoidal fracture. Colors include rich royal blue, violet-blue, gray, and white, with a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6 and a specific gravity from 2.14 to 2.40. Unlike the similarly colored lapis lazuli, sodalite rarely contains pyrite and shows a more even, uniform blue. A Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6 and a conchoidal fracture accompany the deep blue that makes the mineral desirable for carving.

Sodalite is a royal-blue tectosilicate mineral named for its sodium content. It is widely used as an ornamental gemstone. Unlike the similarly colored lapis lazuli, sodalite rarely contains pyrite and its blue color is more even and uniform.

Sistema Cristalino Cubic (Isometric)
Clase Mineral 09 Silicates
Dureza Mohs 5.5-6.0
Gravedad Específica 2.14-2.40
Color Rich royal blue, violet-blue, gray, white
Brillo Vitreous
Raya White
Exfoliación Poor {110}
Fractura Conchoidal to uneven
Transparencia Translucent
Hábito Cristalino Massive, dodecahedral (rare)

Dureza Mohs

Mohs Hardness: 5,5 – 6,0
1 Soft10 Hard
Sodalite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6 on the 1–10 mineral hardness scale.
Dureza Mohs Reference Mineral
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Sistema Cristalino

Cubic (Isometric)
Sodalite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
Propiedad Value
Sistema Cristalino Cubic (Isometric)
Axial Relationships a = b = c, α = β = γ = 90°

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Sodalite?
Sodalite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6.0.
What crystal system does Sodalite belong to?
Sodalite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
What color is Sodalite?
Sodalite is typically Rich royal blue, violet-blue, gray, white.
What type of luster does Sodalite have?
Sodalite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Sodalite?
The chemical formula of Sodalite is Na4Al3Si3O12Cl.