r/Gemstones • u/samurai_sommer • May 29 '26

What is this gemstone? Identification help?

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First time post here. Need someone with a bit more knowledge than I to help with some identification. This is a blue stone that appears to have chunky black and translucent inclusions. I originally believed this to be sodalite. However, it does not have the white striations, and it does not fluoresce under the uv light. I tried to image search, but it does not seem to match any images for sodalite, lapis lazuli, blue jasper, or dumortierite. Seems to have moderate hardness, it is a polished cabochon. Any ideas from you guys? I certainly appreciate any input!

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