Linarite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Category Collector Gems
Mohs Hardness 2.5
Specific Gravity 5.35
Refractive Index 1.809 – 1.859
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Subadamantine,Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.05
Pleochroism Pale blue - blue - prussian blue

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Linarite
Mohs hardness of Linarite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Linarite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

Where to Buy Linarite

Amazon Wide selection

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About Linarite

蓝铅矿是一种铅铜硫酸盐矿物，以其罕见而纯正的深蓝色著称，这种颜色在矿物界中几乎无可匹敌。其晶体呈细长板状，透明度较好，玻璃光泽鲜明。蓝铅矿产于铜铅矿床的氧化带中，在铜蓝与铅矾共生的次生矿物组合中常可见到。由于硬度极低（莫氏2.5）且晶体通常微小，宝石级切割几乎不可行，其价值主要体现在矿物标本收藏方面。英国、美国和澳大利亚均有产出，但完美晶体标本仍属罕见。

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Durability 1/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linarite?
蓝铅矿是一种铅铜硫酸盐矿物，以其罕见而纯正的深蓝色著称，这种颜色在矿物界中几乎无可匹敌。其晶体呈细长板状，透明度较好，玻璃光泽鲜明。蓝铅矿产于铜铅矿床的氧化带中，在铜蓝与铅矾共生的次生矿物组合中常可见到。由于硬度极低（莫氏2.5）且晶体通常微小，宝石级切割几乎不可行，其价值主要体现在矿物标本收藏方面。英国、美国和澳大利亚均有产出，但完美晶体标本仍属罕见。
What is the hardness of Linarite?
Linarite has a Mohs hardness of 2.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Linarite?
Linarite is primarily Various.
How much does Linarite cost?
Linarite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Linarite?
Linarite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.