Ludjibaite crystals and Pseudomalachite from Ľubietová, Slovakia – 1 unique flat
This unique flat contains a selection of specimens featuring Ludjibaite crystals and Pseudomalachite from Ľubietová, Slovakia. The specimens display vivid green coatings and crystal aggregates of Pseudomalachite associated with Ludjibaite on contrasting matrix. The variety of sizes and textures provides an excellent overview of the characteristic mineralization from this classic locality.
Geology & Origin
Ľubietová is one of Slovakia's most important historic copper mining districts and has long been renowned for its exceptional diversity of secondary minerals. Weathering of copper-rich ores produced numerous rare phosphate and arsenate minerals, including Pseudomalachite and Ludjibaite. The locality is internationally recognized among mineral collectors for its remarkable mineral diversity.
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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