| Name | Sodalite |
| Class | Silicates |
| Category | Tectosilicate (feldspathoid group) |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Chemical composition | Sodium silicate with chlorine and aluminum (Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₂) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 5.5 to 6 |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Geographical origin | Canada, Brazil, Namibia, Russia, France |






















































































































































































































