Linarite specimens for sale

32 for sale · $75–$8,500 USD

47 in the gallery

Linarite is a lead copper sulfate hydroxide mineral. It forms monoclinic crystals that typically display a rich blue color, often in prismatic or tabular habits with a vitreous to resinous luster. Associations include secondary sulfates and sulfide-rich surroundings, and it can occur as well-formed crystals perched on matrix from vein fillings. Notable specimens come from classic localities in North America, Africa, and Europe, where hydrothermal activity has deposited copper, lead, and sulfate minerals in oxidized zones. Collectors prize linarite for its striking blue hue, contrasting with the often white or pale matrix, and for well-defined crystal forms that can be stacked or pooled in clusters.