Characteristics of Lazulite:

Chemical Name: Magnesium aluminum phosphate

Formula:

Colors: Various shades of blue

Structure: Monoclinic

Hardness: 5-6

Specific Gravity: 3.1

Refractive Index: 1.61-1.64

Lustre: Vitreous

Streak: White

Locations: Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, USA, Afghanistan

What is Lazulite? 

Lazulite takes its name from an Arabic word meaning “heaven”. It is usually azure blue, sky blue, bluish white, or blue green. Rare faceting material is sometimes found, which can appear blue or white, depending on the angle it is viewed from. Granular Lazulite is cut en cabochon, and can be tumble polished; it is sometimes fashioned into beads and carved into artefacts. Its appearance can be similar to Lapis Lazuli, and it is sometimes confused with Lazurite (the main component of Lapis Lazuli) or azurite.