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Linarite has a bright blue color and is sometimes mistaken for azurite. Usually found as crusts of small crystals. Linarite is formed from the oxidation of lead and copper minerals such as galena and chalcopyrite.
Chemistry;
PbCuSO4(OH)2 - Lead Copper Sulfate Hydroxide
Class;
Sulfates
Crystal:
Monoclinic
Color:
Azure blue
Streak:
Light blue
Luster:
Vitreous to adamantine
Diaphaneity:
Translucent
Density:
5.3 - 5.5
Hardness:
2.5
Cleavage:
Good
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Morphology:
Tabular and prismatic crystal, coatings
Luminescence:
None
Frequency:
Rare
Origin:
Secondary as a result of the oxidation of copper and lead sulfides at low pH.

Occurence:
Tsumeb, Namibia; Blanchard Mine, Bingham, New Mexico, USA; Tiger, Arizona, USA, Butte, Montana, USA
Application:
Mineral specimens
Linarite Gallery
Metaphysical Properties

 
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