Sodalite Tumbled Stone

Royal to navy blue stone with white veins and patches. Namibia's Kunene Region is an important source of fine blue sodalite.

Priced per piece. Every stone is natural and hand-picked, so colour, pattern and size vary slightly from the photographs.

Properties

Uses

• Jewellery: wire-wrapped pendants, charms and drilled beads.
• Collecting: a fine example of the stone, polished to show its natural pattern.
• Décor: bowls, vases, terrariums and display dishes.
• Lapidary and craft: a ready-polished piece for drilling, setting and mosaic work.

Care and cleaning

• Wash in warm water with a little mild soap and dry with a soft cloth. At 5.5–6 it is softer than quartz, so store it apart from harder stones, and avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.