sodalite

/sɒdəlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of blue rock crystal, often used as a gemstone.

“The geologist collected samples of sodalite from the mining site.”

2. noun

A former name for the mineral hackmanite.

“In some older literature, the mineral is referred to as sodalite.”

Synonyms

  • blue lapis
  • rock crystal

Antonyms

  • clear quartz
  • colorless stone