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Lazurite
Chemical
Formula
(Na,Ca)8[(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2|(Al6Si6O24)]
Species
Silicates
Crystal
System
Isometric
Mohs
Scale
5
Specific
Gravity
2.38-2.45
Color
Deep blue, azure, Purple-blue, greenish blue
Streak
Bright blue
Luster
Vitreous
Refractive
Index
n = 1.502 - 1.522
Diaphaneity
Transparent, Opaque
Cleavage
Imperfect/FairImperfect on
Fracture
Irregular/Uneven
Crystal Habit:Crystals occur as dodecahedra, or rarely cubes; granular, disseminated, or massive
Geological Setting:Contact metamorphic mineral in limestones.
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