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Mineral Information on:
lazulite

Chemical Group:  phosphate

Chemical Formula: (Mg,Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2

Color:  azure blue, bright indigo blue, pale sky blue                   

Streak:  pale blue to white

 

Hardness:  5.5 to 6                 Specific Gravity:    3.1             

Fracture:  uneven

Cleavage: 1 direct, distinct
 

Luster:  vitreous to dull

 

Crystal Forms: Monoclinic system, distorted octahedrons, tabular crystals

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Toxicity:      when-swallowed-                            when inhaled-

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