Description
Sodalite Gemstone 24.37ct
Description
This Sodalite is natural gemstone which is Blue Multicolor, it’s Originates from Namibia and it’s exact weight is 24.37ct the measurements are 25.75×21.12×6.80mm, the shape and cut of this stone is Pear Cabochon. It’s graded Opaque and clarity is good. This 24.37ct Blue Multicolor Natural Sodalite Gem is available for ready to ship anywhere in the world. You can also select Certification and shipment method as optional.
Details
Summary No | AK03487 |
Species | Natural Sodalite Stone |
Weight | 24.37ct |
Shape/cut | Pear Cabochon |
Colour | Blue Multicolor |
Dimension | 25.75×21.12×6.80mm |
Clarity | Good |
Transparency | Opaque |
Origin | Namibia |
Treatment | None |
Sodalite Gemstone 24.37ct
Properties Of Sodalite Stone
Chemical Composition: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Basic copper carbonate
Hardness: 5.5 to 6
Specific Gravity (Density): 2.14 to 2.40
Refractive Index: 1.48
About Sodalite Stone
Sodalite is a member of the Sodalite mineral group that also includes Hackmanite, Tugtupite, and Lazurite. Sodalite is typically a deep blue mineral that gets its name from its sodium content. The Sodalite mineral group is named after its most common member. Sodalite can be identified by its deep blue color and strong orange fluorescence. Sodalite is also one of the members of the Feldspathoid group of minerals that includes Cancrinite, Haüyne, Lazurite, Leucite, Nepheline, and Sodalite. Minerals with chemistries that are close to those of the alkali Feldspars, but are poor in silica (SiO2) content, are called Feldspathoids. Sodalite is mostly known for vivid blue, opaque material that is seldom transparent and clean enough for faceting. A pink variety of sodalite is called hackmanite. Sodalite is rare in transparent crystal form and can be gray, yellow, orange, blue, violet or colorless. Faceted gems are very rare and usually very small.
Although Sodalite is found in several localities around the world, few of these produce transparent crystals for faceting. A recent find in Afghanistan has produced some beautiful, colorless, very clean gems. Other locations such as Bancroft, Ontario, Canada are the source of small, semi-transparent, vivid blue gems.