Lazurite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.75
Refractive Index 1.5
Crystal System Isometric
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Poor
Fracture Uneven
Color various

Mohs Hardness

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

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Lazurite

青金石矿是青金石宝石的主要致色矿物,化学式为(Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(SO4,S,Cl)2,是一种含硫的硅酸盐矿物,正是它赋予了青金石那标志性的深蓝色。青金石并非单一矿物,而是以青金石矿为主,混合有黄铁矿(金色斑点)、方解石(白色纹理)和其他矿物的集合体岩石。青金石矿本身晶体细小,几乎不以单晶形式出现于宝石市场,而是作为青金石集合体的组成部分被使用。5000余年前,古埃及和美索不达米亚文明便将青金石视为最珍贵的材料之一,用于制作首饰、雕刻和权杖装饰,以及研磨成群青颜料。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lazurite?
青金石矿是青金石宝石的主要致色矿物,化学式为(Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(SO4,S,Cl)2,是一种含硫的硅酸盐矿物,正是它赋予了青金石那标志性的深蓝色。青金石并非单一矿物,而是以青金石矿为主,混合有黄铁矿(金色斑点)、方解石(白色纹理)和其他矿物的集合体岩石。青金石矿本身晶体细小,几乎不以单晶形式出现于宝石市场,而是作为青金石集合体的组成部分被使用。5000余年前,古埃及和美索不达米亚文明便将青金石视为最珍贵的材料之一,用于制作首饰、雕刻和权杖装饰,以及研磨成群青颜料。
What is the hardness of Lazurite?
Lazurite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Lazurite?
Lazurite is primarily Various.
How much does Lazurite cost?
Lazurite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Lazurite?
Lazurite belongs to the Isometric crystal system.

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