About Sodalite
A tectosilicate mineral, typically rich royal blue, often with white calcite veining. It's linked to enhancing logic, intuition, and rational thought, promoting self-esteem and clear communication.
Primary Hues
Rich Royal Blue, Grey, Green, Yellow, Pink, often with white calcite veining
Geological & Scientific Details
Sodalite is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group, sodalite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2. Common crystal habits include massive; rarely as dodecahedra.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group, sodalite group
- Chemical Formula: Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2
- IMA Symbol: Sdl[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Rich royal blue, green, yellow, violet, white veining common
- Crystal Habit: Massive; rarely as dodecahedra
- Twinning: Common on {111} forming pseudohexagonal prisms
- Cleavage: Poor on {110}
- Luster: Dull vitreous to greasy
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent