Linarite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.35
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.