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Lapis Lazuli

The Blue Metamorphic Rock

A species of Metamorphic

Known for its intense blue color, lapis lazuli has been valued for thousands of years.

Hardness :

5 - 5.5

Density :

2.7 - 2.9 g/cm³

general info about the rock

Physical Properties of Crackle Quartz

luster

Vitreous

diaphaneity

Opaque

colors

Blue

magnetism

Non-magnetic

tenacity

Brittle

cleavage

None

fracture

Conchoidal

streak

Blue

crystalSystem

Cubic

hardness

5 - 5.5

density

2.7 - 2.9 g/cm³

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