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Libethenite

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Libethenite

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Description
Locality: 
Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.7 × 4.7 × 3.4 cm
Description

Very rare material - the Libethenite formed sharp, glossy crystals - they are isolated and show a great contrast to light cyan matrix. Should be high valued for rarity and aesthetic assemble.

Mineral Data
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Libethenite

Formula: 
Cu2(PO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BB.30
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
4.0
Type Locality: 
Podlipa deposit, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen), Banská Bystrica Co., Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia