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Lazulite

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Lazulite

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Description
Locality: 
Höllkogel, Alpl, Freßnitzgraben, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District, Styria, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.1 × 9.3 × 1.7 cm
Description

Here we have a very fine specimen of lazulite from Austria. It is cut and polished at one side and this example is very rich in ocean blue lazulite, giving a fine contrast to the surrounding white areas.

Mineral Data
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Lazulite

Formula: 
(Mg,Fe2+)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
8.BB.40
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Freßnitzgraben, Krieglach, Fischbacher Alpen, Styria, Austria