{"product_id":"natural-libethenite-crystals-on-dolomite-matrix-specimens-x-6-from-shituru-congo-32","title":"Natural Libethenite Crystals on Dolomite Matrix Specimens x 6 From Shituru, Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tray of 6 natural rare Libethenite specimens from the Shituru Mine, a secondary Copper Phosphate mineral, with dark green orthorhombic crystals, crystalline Malachite on a Hematite and Dolomite matrix. We have only seen these rare specimens twice in 30 years of dealing directly with Congo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Mineral from the Congo - Libethenite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLibethenite from the Congo is a rare and Copper Phosphate mineral highly valued by collectors for its deep green to bluish-green color and crystal formations. Typically found in the oxidized zones of Copper deposits, Congo's Libethenite specimens are renowned for their sharp, well-formed prismatic to tabular crystals, often displaying a vitreous lustre. These specimens may occur as isolated crystals or drusy clusters on a matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCopper Phosphate Hydroxide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOrthorhombic, Crystalline\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack, Copper, Green, Grey, Copper, Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Shituru, Congo \u003cbr\u003eGrade = Good to Very Good Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 61 - 82 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIBETHENITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184136720577,"sku":"182-965-260505BM","price":2072.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/182965_15.jpg?v=1778136969","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-libethenite-crystals-on-dolomite-matrix-specimens-x-6-from-shituru-congo-32","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}