Sodalite and Lapis Lazuli look-alikes
Sodalite (Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2) and Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Sodalite and Lapis Lazuli. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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