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Formula: Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Phosphate, paramorph of
pseudomalachite and reichenbachite
Crystal System: Triclinic
Specific gravity: 4.36 calculated
Streak: Pale blue to white
Colour: Blue-green
Environments
Ludjibaite is a rare mineral in the oxidised zone of some copper deposits
(Webmin).
Localities
At the type locality, the Ludjiba Mountains, Shinkolobwe, Kambove District, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo, ludjibaite occurs as
aggregates of blue-geen blades, up to 0.3 mm, on pseudomalachite in association
with libethenite
(AM 73.1495).
Ludjibaite from the Ludjiba Prospect -
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At Ľubietová, Banská Bystrica District, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, ludjibaite is associated with
pseudomalachite
(HOM)
Ludjibaite from Ľubietová - Image
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