How do I identify Lulzacite?

Lulzacite can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, Greyish-green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Lulzacite?

Lulzacite typically appears in Greyish-green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Lulzacite?

Lulzacite has a hardness of 5.5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

How to Identify Lulzacite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Lulzacite?

Lulzacite is a strontium-containing phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Sr2Fe(Fe,Mg)2Al4(PO4)4(OH)10. The mineral was first described in 2000 from quartzite deposits (47°42′50″N 1°29′20″W / 47.71389°N 1.48889°W / 47.71389; -1.48889) at Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux, Loire-Atlantique, France, and is named after Y. Lulzac, a French geologist who discovered the mineral. In this deposit, lulzacite occurs within quartz and siderite veinlets at quartzite–limestone contacts. Other minerals found in the veinlets include apatite, goyazite, and pyrite. Lulzacite crystallizes in the triclinic system with P1 space group. It is isostructural with jamesite (Pb2Zn(Fe,Zn)2Fe4(AsO4)4(OH)10).

Lulzacite Market Value Calculator

Estimate the market value of Lulzacite using size, quality, and finish. This preview calculator is for quick context and is not a formal appraisal.

Lulzacite Localities Map

See where Lulzacite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.