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Lazulite

Lazulite

(Science: chemical) a mineral of a light indigo-blue colour, occurring in small masses, or in monoclinic crystals; blue spar. It is a hydrous phosphate of alumina and magnesia.

Origin: From lazuli: cf. F. Lazulite, g. Lazulith.


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