Linarite

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Tuscany, Italy
21.90 carats
© Giovanni Scapin 2015

Linarite is named after its discovery locality at Linares, Jaén, Spain.

Linarite forms elongated and characteristically tabular transparent to translucent bright to dark blue crystals, which may appear deep blue in transmitted light.

Suitable for faceting material is rare.
General Information
Chemical Formula
PbCu(SO
 
4
)(OH)
 
2
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mohs Hardness
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