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Lapis Lazuli Details

 

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

Properties
  • Chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(S,SO4,Cl)2
  • Crystal system: Cubic
  • Hardness: 5-5.5
  • Color: Blue
  • Luster: Vitreous
  • Streak: Light blue
  • Cleavage: Absent

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