Sodalite slice

Sodalite slice

Size: approx. 24x18mm

Weight: 15.10ct

Varying tones of blue with metallic dark grey.

Sodalite is a blue opaque rock veined with white or orange/pink which is found in Namibia, Norway, Canada and USA. 

With a hardness of 5.5-6, fair to good toughness and fair stability, this stone may be used for earrings, pendants and brooches but it may show signs of abrasion and wear in rings, bracelets or cufflinks and care needs to be taken when setting this stone.  

• Hardness – resistance to scratching and wear
• Stability – resistance to alteration by light, heat or chemicals
• Toughness – resistance to fracture, cleavage or cracking

Please note you will receive the stone in the photograph