lazulite

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A relatively rare blue mineral, (Mg, Fe)Al₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂, with a vitreous luster.

[Medieval Latin lazulum, lapis lazuli; see lapis lazuli + -ite.]

lazulite [ˈlæzjʊˌlaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a blue mineral, consisting of hydrated magnesium iron phosphate, occurring in metamorphic rocks. Formula: (Mg,Fe)Al₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

[from Medieval Latin lāzulum azure, lapis lazuli]

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