Min. [Named by Glocker, 1837, from Linares, Spain, where it is alleged to be found.] Sulphate of lead and copper, found in brilliant blue crystals.
1844. Alger, Phillips Min., 552.
1852. Brooke & Miller, Min., 554. Linarite. Cupreous sulphate of lead.
1868. Dana, Min. (ed. 5), 664. Linarite occurs altered to cerussite.