Lazulite Vs Amazonite
Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green, White, Blue
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Virgo
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.55-2.57
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.604-1.646
1.522-1.530
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.036
0.008-0.010
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Harmony
Lazulite Vs Amazonite Fracture
Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Lazulite and Amazonite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Lazulite Vs Amazonite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Lazulite is Uneven. Amazonite fracture is Uneven.
Lazulite Vs Amazonite Luster
A primary knowledge about Lazulite vs Amazonite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Amazonite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.