Libethenite Katanga (Shaba) Democratic Republic of the Congo This...
Libethenite Katanga (Shaba) Democratic Republic of the Congo This matrix plate specimen exhibits large crystals for the locality. This Libethenite example has amazingly well-formed lustrous crystals on a matrix of Pseudomalachite. The crystals exhibit a dark coloration with sharp faces, which is then covered in a thin green coating. The orthorhombic crystals are dazzling, and there is a collection label of "TI G 1326" on the side. Overall Measurements: 3.70 x 3.15 x 1.18 inches (9.40 x 8.00 x 3.00 cm) Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Libethenite Katanga (Shaba) Democratic Republic of the Congo This matrix plate specimen exhibits large crystals for the locality. This Libethenite example has amazingly well-formed lustrous crystals on a matrix of Pseudomalachite. The crystals exhibit a dark coloration with sharp faces, which is then covered in a thin green coating. The orthorhombic crystals are dazzling, and there is a collection label of "TI G 1326" on the side. Overall Measurements: 3.70 x 3.15 x 1.18 inches (9.40 x 8.00 x 3.00 cm) Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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