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Libethenite

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Libethenite, 1.9 cm, from the Mindola pit, Nkana mine, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-I (2013). Ex Dan Weinrich, ex Robert Haag, ex Jim (1936-2002) and Dawn Minette; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesLibethenite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityZambia, Copperbelt Province, Nkana Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 131
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Alexander Schauss

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Jim MinetteNot disclosed
—Robert HaagNot disclosed
—Dan WeinrichNot disclosed

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Libethenite
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striking bottle-green copper phosphate with sharp, glassy crystals; prized for rarity and top localities like Tsumeb and Shinkolobwe.
Libethenite
Regional guide
Libethenite from Nkana Mine
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Nkana Mine
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