Libethenite

Specimen ID: 81J-37R

Mineral(s)
Libethenite : Cu2(PO4)(OH)
Locality
As recorded:
Nkana Mine, Kitwe, Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
36mm x 28mm x 21mm
Events

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Elongated crystal of Libethenite on matrix, doubly terminated, very rich in polycrystalline growths, good luster and a very deep and uniform green color. The specimen is accompanied by the collector's card, Dr. K.J. Reid, in which the date of the find is handwritten and signed. This specimen has been published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What's New’ section, report 57, August 30, 2020 edition, page 5 Nkana Mine (Rokana Mine), Mindola pit, Kitwe, Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. Found in: 06/11/1976. Former collection of K.J. Reid. Reference: EC67AL8
Jordi Fabre - 25th October 2023

Photo added to mindat.org

Elongated crystal of Libethenite on matrix, doubly terminated, very rich in polycrystalline growths, good luster and a very deep and uniform green color. The specimen is accompanied by the collector's card, Dr. K.J. Reid, in which the date of the find is handwritten and signed. This specimen has been published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What's New’ section, report 57, August 30, 2020 edition, page 5 Nkana Mine (Rokana Mine), Mindola pit, Kitwe, Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. Found in: 06/11/1976 Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.8 × 2.1 cm = 1.42” × 1.10” × 0.83” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.9 cm = 0.59” × 0.35” Former collection of K.J. Reid Reference: EC67AL8
Jordi Fabre - 25th October 2023
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