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Lazurite
Name
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Na₇Ca(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(SO₄)(S₃)¹⁻·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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2.38–2.45
Specific gravity
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Bright blue
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{110}, imperfect
Cleavage
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P-43n
Space group
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Cancrinite-sodalite, Sodalite
Structural group
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Lzr · Approved
IMA
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1891
Named in
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Blue
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Al · Si · O · S · H
Elements
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