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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SODALITE

From soda + -lite.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SODALITE

sodalite  [ˈsəʊdəˌlaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SODALITE

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determiner
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Sodalite is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SODALITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sodalite

Sodalite

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. Discovered in 1811 in the Ilimaussaq intrusive complex in Greenland, sodalite did not become important as an ornamental stone until 1891 when vast deposits of fine material were discovered in Ontario, Canada.

Definition of sodalite in the English dictionary

The definition of sodalite in the dictionary is a blue, grey, yellow, or colourless mineral consisting of sodium aluminium silicate and sodium chloride in cubic crystalline form. It occurs in basic igneous rocks. Formula: Na4Al3Si3O12Cl.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SODALITE


acolyte
ˈækəˌlaɪt
analyte
ˈænəˌlaɪt
Bakelite
ˈbeɪkəˌlaɪt
crocidolite
krəʊˈsɪdəˌlaɪt
crystallite
ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪt
featherlight
ˈfeðəˌlaɪt
kinetheodolite
ˌkɪnəθɪˈɒdəˌlaɪt
lardalite
ˈlɑːdəˌlaɪt
laurdalite
ˈlɔːdəˌlaɪt
lepidolite
lɪˈpɪdəˌlaɪt
metabolite
mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪt
ophiolite
ˈɒfɪəˌlaɪt
polyelectrolyte
ˌpɒlɪɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪt
rhodolite
ˈrɒdəˌlaɪt
ripidolite
rɪˈpɪdəˌlaɪt
satellite
ˈsætəˌlaɪt
socialite
ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪt
tantalite
ˈtæntəˌlaɪt
theodolite
θɪˈɒdəˌlaɪt
zeolite
ˈziːəˌlaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SODALITE

soda
soda ash
soda biscuit
soda bread
soda cracker
soda crystals
soda fountain
soda jerk
soda jerker
soda lake
soda lime
soda nitre
soda pop
soda siphon
soda water
sodaic
sodalist
sodalities
sodality
sodamide

WORDS THAT END LIKE SODALITE

Armalite
australite
cheralite
cristobalite
egalite
elite
fayalite
halite
hyalite
lite
localite
marialite
Naxalite
polite
polyhalite
retinalite
ruralite
theralite
tonalite
uralite

Synonyms and antonyms of sodalite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sodalite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SODALITE

Find out the translation of sodalite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sodalite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sodalite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

方钠石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sodalita
570 millions of speakers

English

sodalite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sodalite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سوداليتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

содалит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sodalita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sodalite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sodalite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sodalite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sodalith
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

方ソーダ石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소달 라이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sodalite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sodalite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sodalite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोडाळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sodalit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sodalite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sodalit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

содаліт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sodalit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sodalite
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sodalite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sodalit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sodalite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sodalite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SODALITE»

The term «sodalite» is regularly used and occupies the 81.971 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SODALITE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sodalite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SODALITE»

Discover the use of sodalite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sodalite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gemstones of the World
Sodalite [1-4] Color: White, blue, gray Color of streak: White Moris' hardness: 5/4- 6 Density: 2.14-2.40 Cleavage: lndistinct Fracture: Uneven, conchoidal Crystal system: (Cubic) rhombic dodecahedra Chemical composition: Na8A16Si6024Cl2  ...
Walter Schumann, 2009
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Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
The famous sodalite deposit at Swartbooisdrif, north-west Kaokoland, is closely associated with nepheline syenites. Nepheline is fairly common in the Aris phono - lites (the extrusive equivalent of nepheline syenites, i.e. lavas composed of ...
Bruce Cairncross, 2004
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Rock-forming Minerals: Silica Minerals, Volume 4B
Paragenesis Sodalite is typically found in alkaline plutonic rocks and their associated pegmatites and dyke rocks; it may also occur in metasomatized calc- silicate rocks in contact with alkaline igneous assemblages and has been found in ...
William Alexander Deer, Robert Andrew Howie, 2004
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Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World: Africa
The nepheline syenite contains biotite and in the southwestern part sodalite and cancrinite. There are a few thin veins of carbonatite in the central area of the intrusion. References Menge (1986); Verwoerd (1967). 2 ZEBRA MOUNTAINS ...
Alan Robert Woolley, 2001
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Bedrock Geology of the Salem Quadrangle and Vicinity, ...
-Estimated and measured modes of nepheline-sodalite syenite in volume percent Mineral SG29C SO302 Estimated Point count SG516 Microperthite.. Placloclase. . Nepheline Sodalite Amphlbole Pyroxene Biotlte Opaque Apatite.. Cancrlnlte ...
Priestley Toulmin, 1964
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Zeolite Science 1994: Recent Progress and Discussions: ...
SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES IN ANHYDROUS GLYCOL SYSTEMS N.B. Milestone. , S.M. Hughes and P.J. Stonestreet Industrial Research Limited, PO Box 31-310, Lower Hutt, New Zealand Summary - Sodalite and cancrinite have been ...
J. Weitkamp, H.G. Karge, 1995
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Zeolites: Science and Technology: Science and Technology
Variable Composition in Zeolites Framework A A A Sodalite Sodalite Faujasite Faujasite ZSM-5 Name Linde A N-A ZK-4 Sodalite TMA Sodalite Linde X Linde Y ZSM-5 Si02/Al203 2.5 to 6 2.5 to 4 2 1O 2 to 3 3 to 6 5 to infinity References 2 13  ...
F. Ramôa Ribeiro, 1984
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Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, Engineering
Both bromide and iodide sodalite powders, and ceramics pressed from powders were investigated. Methods of the preparation of samples for transmission and scanning electron microscopy have been elaborated and image analysis has ...
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Microporous Framework Solids
on synthetic sodalite have been synthesised artificially since the original route developed by Guimet.56 In a typical large-scale process the china clay mineral kaolinite is mixed with sulfur and anhydrous sodium sulfate or carbonate, and ...
Paul A. Wright, 2008
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Linus Pauling: Selected Scientific Papers
Selected Scientific Papers Linus Pauling, Barclay Kamb. 213 Reprint from ,, Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie". Bd. 7*, Heft 2. Akademische Yerlagsgcsellschaft m. b. H. in Leipzig, 4930. The. Structure. of. Sodalite. and. Helvite,. By Linus ...
Linus Pauling, Barclay Kamb, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SODALITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sodalite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Antiques, Collectibles, Décor and More offering variety
Some of the gems available include agate, sodalite, jasper, snowflake obsidian, mahogany obsidian and lace agate. In addition, the store has a Man Cave area ... «Akron Leader Publications, Jul 15»
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Converse revamps Chuck Taylor All Stars for first time in 98 years
Hi tops and low tops will be available July 28 in black, white, salsa red, and sodalite blue. Despite concern that Nike might have ruined the classic appearance of ... «PhillyVoice.com, Jul 15»
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High Cost of Water Worries Erongo Gemstone Miners
Gemstones such as white crystal, tourmaline, amazonite, tiger eye, sodalite, calcite, chrysocolla and amethyst are hand mined. These stones are used to make ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Editors' Obsessions: Minnie Mouse-Inspired Dresses, Pretty …
The sweet contrast of sodalite and malachite is totally stunning and the perfect pick-me-up for a summer jeans look."—Jacqueline Lee, Photo Editor. Editors' ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
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Fireworks Blamed for Loudoun Co. Townhouse Fire
Officials said they responded to Sodalite Square and found the townhouse on fire. (Published Sunday, July 5, 2015). Updated at 4:04 PM EDT on Sunday, Jul 5, ... «NBC4 Washington, Jul 15»
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Open Range: Trimmed and Tooled
Left to right: Silver oval buckle embellished with white howlite chips, Swarovski crystals, and a sodalite cabochon ($196), www.leatherock.com. Painted leather ... «Cowboys and Indians, Apr 15»
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Two Classic Rolexes Perfect for a Tropical Getaway
The Rolex Daytona Beach Turquoise Sodalite. q2. I'm a die-hard Daytona fan. Not only because Paul Newman–arguably history's coolest actor–sported a ... «Forbes, Mar 15»
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Excavation of precious stone indicates ancient trade with Afghan
"Sodalite- a rich royal blue mineral which is found in Ajmer has some resemblance to the Lapis with red spots inside. However, Sodalite lack the luster and ... «Times of India, Feb 15»
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Daytripping to Bancroft
Today the Princess Sodalite Mine, named in her honour, has a rock farm where folks can search for a variety of minerals. How do I sign up for the mineral tours? «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 14»
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On the rocks
The Princess Sodalite Mine in Bancroft received its royal name legitimately. In 1901, the Princess of Wales visited the World's Fair in Buffalo, New York. «www.kingstonregion.com/, Jul 14»

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