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Linarite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Linarite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Atacamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Linarite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Linarite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.