Definition

A blue-white mineral that contains sodium, aluminum, and chlorine, often found in certain types of rocks.

Example

The jewelry was made from beautiful sodalite stones that shimmered in the light.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a piece of sodalite?

Yeah, it's that beautiful blue mineral, right?

Exactly! I love how it looks in jewelry.

Me too! It's such a unique stone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sodalite is derived from the Latin 'soda' (meaning sodium) and the suffix '-lite' (from Greek 'lithos', meaning stone). The word 'sodalite' refers to a stone that contains sodium.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soda' which relates to sodium, and '-lite' meaning stone, to remember that sodalite is a stone associated with sodium.

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