Navy Blue Sodalite Points

The mineral sodalite was found in the ruins of the Pre-Columbian Bolivian city of Tiahuanaco. It was first classified as a mineral in 1811.

Sodalite is often found in igneous rocks and can be an important rock-forming mineral.

It often occurs with the mineral lazurite which gives lapis lazuli its deep blue colour.  Some of the finest material comes from Canada, USA and Russia. 

Queen Mary wife of King George V loved sodalite.  She had a letter opener made for him that featured a crown at the top and a blade crafted from gold.  It also featured several other gemstones.  She also had a pair of sodalite urns made whilst they were still Prince and Princess of Wales.