Lapis Lazuli
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Chemical formula:
Na6Ca2
Color and streak:
Light blue
Mineral group:
Aragonite and argentite
Luster:
Dull
Hardness:
5- 5.5
Specific gravity:
2.7 - 2.9
Transparency:
Opaque
Where can you find lapis?
Afghanistan, US, chile, Siberia, Pakistan, and Canada.
4 uses for lapis:
It is a gem of luck, you can get dye out of it, you can make jewelry out of it,and you can use it for decoration.
Price:
One piece of lapis is around $7.
How is lapis mined and processed?
Lapis is found in big groups and mined with pick axes. They are processed into tiny spheres.
Class:
Rock/mineral
Bibliography
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1. Wikipedia.com
FUN FACTS ABOUT LAPIS
- Lapis lazuli was used as a decoration on King Tuts burial mask.
- Lapis lazuli has been mined for 6000 years!
- During the Middle Ages, lapis was believed to keep the skeleton healthy.
