Lazulite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5
Specific Gravity 3.04 – 3.17
Refractive Index 1.604 – 1.646
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Indistinct
Fracture Uneven,Splintery
Color various
Birefringence 0.031
Dispersion 0.014
Pleochroism Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless - light blue - dark (violet) blue

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Lazulite
Mohs hardness of Lazulite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Lazulite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Lazulite

天蓝石是一种蓝色至蓝绿色的磷酸盐矿物,以其鲜艳的天蓝色调而得名。这种颜色由铁和镁的含量决定,颜色越蓝则铁含量越高。天蓝石通常呈楔形或短柱状晶体,有时形成致密块状集合体。它产于富铝的变质岩中,也见于花岗岩伟晶岩中。由于晶体通常较小,宝石级天蓝石极为罕见,深受矿物收藏家珍视。天蓝石与蓝铜矿等矿物有时会被混淆,但其特有的结晶习性和磷酸盐成分可加以区分。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lazulite?
天蓝石是一种蓝色至蓝绿色的磷酸盐矿物,以其鲜艳的天蓝色调而得名。这种颜色由铁和镁的含量决定,颜色越蓝则铁含量越高。天蓝石通常呈楔形或短柱状晶体,有时形成致密块状集合体。它产于富铝的变质岩中,也见于花岗岩伟晶岩中。由于晶体通常较小,宝石级天蓝石极为罕见,深受矿物收藏家珍视。天蓝石与蓝铜矿等矿物有时会被混淆,但其特有的结晶习性和磷酸盐成分可加以区分。
What is the hardness of Lazulite?
Lazulite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Lazulite?
Lazulite is primarily Various.
How much does Lazulite cost?
Lazulite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Lazulite?
Lazulite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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