Sodalite (var: Hackmanite) Andorite but in some instances

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This particular specimen it is a superb display piece featuring very good quality

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Sodalite (var: Hackmanite) Andorite but in some instancesThis is one of only a handful of Hackmanite gems that I've had to offer from Afghanistan, as they are amazingly difficult to find. Sodalite is a very durable stone and that's why it is so popular among dealers and collectors alike. The gem variety of Sodalite is called Hackmanite and the material is tenebrescent, which is the process by which a mineral changes daylight color after being exposed to ultra violet light. This particular stone shows a good