Top Tweets for #Linarite

about 1 year ago

In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #Linarite #Mineralogy #Geology #CrystalCollecting 🔁 Linarite: The Azure Gem of the Earth’s Depths ▶️ Ever wondered what creates the vivid blue streaks in ancient copper mines? Meet linarite, a mineral that’s as stunning as it is rare. Formation Story Linarite forms in the oxidized zones of lead and copper deposits, where mineral-rich waters interact with sulfide ores. Over millennia these interactions crystallize into vibrant blue linarite, often found in cavities or fractures of host rocks. Its striking hue and delicate crystals make it a favorite among mineral collectors. Geological Information Linarite is a lead copper sulfate hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂. It belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, typically forming prismatic or tabular crystals, though it can also appear as crusts or aggregates. Its vivid blue color often compared to azurite, results from copper content, while its lead component adds density (specific gravity ~5.3). Linarite has a Mohs hardness of 2.5, making it soft and fragile, which complicates extraction and preservation. It commonly occurs alongside minerals like malachite, cerussite, and brochantite in deposits across regions like Spain, Chile, and the southwestern United States. Its formation requires specific conditions: oxidized environments with available lead, copper, and sulfate ions, often in arid or semi-arid climates. Interesting Fact Linarite’s intense blue was once mistaken for lapis lazuli in historical contexts, leading miners to believe they’d struck a precious gem deposit, only to discover its true, yet still captivating, identity. Have you ever seen linarite in a mineral collection or in the wild? 🔁 Like & Share your favorite mineral find or photo in the replies! 🎞️ Linarite Reward Mine Darwin District California https://t.co/gytX5p85TC 📸 Photos: https://t.co/azK6mwcrg0

$geologyBits's tweet photo. In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #Linarite #Mineralogy #Geology #CrystalCollecting 🔁 Linarite: The Azure Gem of the Earth’s Depths ▶️ Ever wondered what creates the vivid blue streaks in ancient copper mines? Meet linarite, a mineral that’s as stunning as it is rare. Formation Story Linarite forms in the oxidized zones of lead and copper deposits, where mineral-rich waters interact with sulfide ores. Over millennia these interactions crystallize into vibrant blue linarite, often found in cavities or fractures of host rocks. Its striking hue and delicate crystals make it a favorite among mineral collectors. Geological Information Linarite is a lead copper sulfate hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂. It belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, typically forming prismatic or tabular crystals, though it can also appear as crusts or aggregates. Its vivid blue color often compared to azurite, results from copper content, while its lead component adds density (specific gravity ~5.3). Linarite has a Mohs hardness of 2.5, making it soft and fragile, which complicates extraction and preservation. It commonly occurs alongside minerals like malachite, cerussite, and brochantite in deposits across regions like Spain, Chile, and the southwestern United States. Its formation requires specific conditions: oxidized environments with available lead, copper, and sulfate ions, often in arid or semi-arid climates. Interesting Fact Linarite’s intense blue was once mistaken for lapis lazuli in historical contexts, leading miners to believe they’d struck a precious gem deposit, only to discover its true, yet still captivating, identity. Have you ever seen linarite in a mineral collection or in the wild? 🔁 Like & Share your favorite mineral find or photo in the replies! 🎞️ Linarite Reward Mine Darwin District California https://t.co/gytX5p85TC 📸 Photos: https://t.co/azK6mwcrg0$

MineralExpert.org @mexporg

over 4 years ago

Small #Linarite crystals in limonite matrix from Krupka, Czech Republic, photo by Petr Fuchs #minerals #crystals #mineralcollecting #mineralexpert #rockhounding #mineralogy https://t.co/g34KVp4pZ0

StockShaman ⚒ #PeakCopper AKA Greg Shafransky 🍌

@StockShaman

almost 5 years ago

Linarite #crystals #minerals #gems #Linarite is Probably the most Intensive blue Mineral of All. This Fantastic fan of linarite is less than 2mm! From Dolea, Brusturi, Bihor, Romania. Photo Copyright ©️ Fine mineral photography

StockShaman's tweet photo. Linarite #crystals #minerals #gems #Linarite is Probably the most Intensive blue Mineral of All. This Fantastic fan of linarite is less than 2mm! From Dolea, Brusturi, Bihor, Romania.
Photo Copyright ©️ Fine mineral photography https://t.co/HB8IQ8gSuE

Blue sign @BluesignV

almost 5 years ago

BluesignV's tweet photo. Linarite #crystals #minerals #gems #Linarite is Probably the most Intensive blue Mineral of All. This Fantastic fan of linarite is less than 2mm! From Dolea, Brusturi, Bihor, Romania.

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Posted by: Geology Wonders https://t.co/c1KEOfqX9F

Cardiff Curator @CardiffCurator

over 5 years ago

Beautiful blue bladed crystals of #linarite up to 2 mm in length, commonly in radiating bunches. From Eaglebrook Mine, Ceredigion. A classic Welsh linarite locality. Specimen and photo © S.A. Rust. #A_Z_WelshMinerals #MineralMonday #minerals https://t.co/ObyR26dfaA

CardiffCurator's tweet photo. Beautiful blue bladed crystals of #linarite up to 2 mm in length, commonly in radiating bunches. From Eaglebrook Mine, Ceredigion. A classic Welsh linarite locality. Specimen and photo © S.A. Rust. #A_Z_WelshMinerals #MineralMonday #minerals https://t.co/ObyR26dfaA https://t.co/WR9uAzcRQC

Peter Stanley 🇺🇦 @boneidle62

over 5 years ago

2of2 #Llechweddhelyg #metalmineswales produced ~870 tons Pb, Zn & Mn. Tips form mineralogical #SSSI. Starry quartz, secondary mineralisation of malachite & blooms of blue encrusted #linarite - #schmiederite @susiewong92 u2likethe minerals radiated&bloomed encouraging folk💕RIP

boneidle62's tweet photo. 2of2 #Llechweddhelyg #metalmineswales produced ~870 tons Pb, Zn & Mn. Tips form mineralogical #SSSI. Starry quartz, secondary mineralisation of malachite & blooms of blue encrusted #linarite - #schmiederite

@susiewong92 u2likethe minerals radiated&bloomed encouraging folk💕RIP https://t.co/WK10Ly7CSp

クリスタルワールド川崎店　閉店致しました @crystalworld03

over 5 years ago

大量に産出することはほとんどないので流通は少ないです✨ 藍銅鉱(アジュライト)に似ているけど、青鉛鉱の方が少し明るい青色で、塩酸では発泡せずに溶けて、藍銅鉱(アジュライト)は塩酸で発泡しながら溶けることで判別したりします✨ #青鉛鉱 #リナライト #ライナライト #linarite

crystalworld03's tweet photo. 大量に産出することはほとんどないので流通は少ないです✨

藍銅鉱(アジュライト)に似ているけど、青鉛鉱の方が少し明るい青色で、塩酸では発泡せずに溶けて、藍銅鉱(アジュライト)は塩酸で発泡しながら溶けることで判別したりします✨

#青鉛鉱
#リナライト
#ライナライト
#linarite https://t.co/TwjuoJIJFR

優美堂 @ 8/7〜8/9 ミネラルフェスタ東京【 Booth : 45番】出店します😊 @gem_yubido

almost 6 years ago

🌈✨ リナライト原石 🌈 ほぼ完全結晶のリナライトです 🎶 日独で成分分析鑑別済み（ソーティング付き） 7.27g　27.3×21.3×16.8mm 週末の #ミネラルフェスタ東京に出品します😃 ブース番号 :『45』レアストーン専門店優美堂 #リナライト #ミネラルフェスタ #ミネラルショー #Linarite

gem_yubido's tweet photo. 🌈✨ リナライト原石 🌈

ほぼ完全結晶のリナライトです 🎶

日独で成分分析鑑別済み（ソーティング付き）

7.27g　27.3×21.3×16.8mm

週末の #ミネラルフェスタ東京に出品します😃

ブース番号 :『45』

レアストーン専門店優美堂

#リナライト
#ミネラルフェスタ
#ミネラルショー
#Linarite https://t.co/t9DKlpscHD

BGSEarthwise @BGSEarthwise

over 6 years ago

The blue mineral on this specimen is called Linarite and it is sourced from the Leadhills area. It is relatively rare in Scotland and is formed by oxidation of copper sulfides. #MineralMonday #Linarite #CopperSulfide #Copper @BritGeoSurvey @BGS_Scotland https://t.co/eQD0xFlZVJ

BGSEarthwise's tweet photo. The blue mineral on this specimen is called Linarite and it is sourced from the Leadhills area. It is relatively rare in Scotland and is formed by oxidation of copper sulfides. #MineralMonday #Linarite #CopperSulfide #Copper @BritGeoSurvey @BGS_Scotland

https://t.co/eQD0xFlZVJ https://t.co/cLB83KxW58

Peter Stanley 🇺🇦 @boneidle62

over 7 years ago

2 of 2: #Dylife hosting interesting lichen mosaics & heaths together with migrating #wheatear + minerals #chalcopyrite & possibly #linarite or #langite.

boneidle62's tweet photo. 2 of 2: #Dylife hosting interesting lichen mosaics & heaths together with migrating #wheatear + minerals #chalcopyrite & possibly #linarite or #langite. https://t.co/R550vk70pV

雪月花 @NineBall1123

almost 8 years ago

青鉛鉱 Linarite #青鉛鉱 #Linarite #鉱物

خ ا د م @Khadimite

almost 8 years ago

I have got tiny crsytals/grains of #Linarite #mineral - PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 - but have never seen such a stunning deep blue, #linarite #crystal blades in #quartz, amazing combination & colour contrast ! Location: #GrandReefMine in #GrahamCounty, #Arizona, #USA. Phtoto: Kevin Ward

Khadimite's tweet photo. I have got tiny crsytals/grains of #Linarite #mineral - PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 - but have never seen such a stunning deep blue, #linarite #crystal blades in #quartz, amazing combination & colour contrast !

Location: #GrandReefMine in #GrahamCounty, #Arizona, #USA.

Phtoto: Kevin Ward https://t.co/W08jj3oSLJ

Peter Stanley 🇺🇦 @boneidle62

almost 8 years ago

#Frongoch #SSSI with #supergene blue #linarite [PbCu(SO4)(OH)2] turquoise #schulenbergite bloom? occ euhedral crystals (not shown). Partially hidden yellow #pyromorphite inclusions.