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MD-120529 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia cabinet, 13.3 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm.
13.3 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm. A very large and rich specimen of the rare hydrated copper sulfate langite, from Eastern Europe. It is better known from the type locality of Cornwall, England, and from Chile, though specimens have also come from this locality and another called Spania Dolina in Slovakia. Much of the display face of this specimen is covered with these deep turquoise-colored microcrystals.
MD-120989 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 7.1 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm.
7.1 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm. Langite is a RARE hydrated copper sulfate hydroxide, found almost exclusively in these druses of small crystals. It is formed from the oxidation of copper sulfides, and was first described in specimens from Cornwall, England.
MD-121237 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 5.3 x 4.7 x 1.5 cm.
5.3 x 4.7 x 1.5 cm. An UNCOMMONLY RICH and SHOWY specimen of scintillating, greenish-blue langite microcrystals from a small new find in the Slovak Republic.
MD-122178 - Langite - - Archived San Juan Mine, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA small cabinet, 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm.
5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm. A very showy specimen of sparkly bright, powder-blue langite microcrystals richly encrusting matrix on this excellent specimen from an uncommon Arizona locality - the San Juan Mine of Cochise County, near Bisbee. The langite may be devilline, which has a very similar composition, form and color. Ex. George Feist Collection.
MD-133428 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 5.9 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm.
5.9 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm. An UNCOMMONLY RICH and SHOWY specimen of scintillating, turquoise-blue langite microcrystals from a small new find in the Slovak Republic that I found at Munich. The INTENSE color saturation of the copper sulfate will liven up any collection.
MD-140344 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 6.9 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm.
6.9 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm. An UNCOMMONLY RICH and SHOWY specimen of scintillating, turquoise-blue langite microcrystals from a small new find in the Slovak Republic, that I found at Munich last year. The INTENSE color saturation of the copper sulfate will liven up any collection.
MD-177511 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 6.1 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm.
6.1 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm. A beautiful, sparkling plate of langite microcrystals, from a new find at this very old locality.
MD-177512 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 7.1 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm.
7.1 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm. A beautiful, sparkling plate of langite microcrystals, from a new find at this very old locality.
MD-196066 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia cabinet, 10.9 x 10.3 x 5.4 cm.
10.9 x 10.3 x 5.4 cm. A beautiful display specimen of rich electric, greenish-blue micro crystals of Langite on matrix from this very historic locality. This district has recently produced some new and exciting Langite specimens, and they are very popular among collectors due to their enchanting color. This piece was collected in 2007, and the color truly catches your eye from across the room. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.
MD-258270 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 6.8 x 2.8 x 2.1 cm.
6.8 x 2.8 x 2.1 cm. An uncommonly rich and fine specimen of scintillating, turquoise-blue langite microcrystals from a small 2006 find in Slovakia. The intense color saturation of the hydrated copper hydroxide sulfate is superb.
MD-47272 - Langite - - Archived Grandfontaine-les-Minières Mine, Grandfontaine-les-Minières, Framont - Grandfontaine area, Schirmeck, Bruche valley (Breuch valley), Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France small cabinet, 8.4 x 6.0 x 2.7cm
How many of THESE have you seen around? Langite is a hydrated basic sulfate of copper, first noted in England in the 19th century, and named after the Viennese physicist V. von Lang. Specimens just are not around on the market. This one was purchased long ago from a dealer in Berkeley, California, and ended up in the Hauck Collection, along with lots of other rare minerals. 8.4 x 6.0 x 2.7cm
MD-64254 - Langite - - Archived Mountain Mine, Allihies, Beara Peninsula, Co. Cork, Ireland small cabinet, 5.4 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm
A showy and excellent specimen of sparkly, rich teal-blue langite microcrystals on matrix from Ireland! Langite is a copper sulfate. Ex Marty Zinn Collection # 7678. 5.4 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm
MD-70737 - Langite - - Archived Podlipa and Reinera Mines, Ľubietová (Libetbánya; Libethen) ore belt, Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia small cabinet, 5.7 x 5.3 x 1.7 cm
A very rich and showy specimen of sparkly, microcrystals of deep turquoise-blue langite on matrix from the Slovak Republic. Langite is a copper sulfate and this is excellent material for the species and locality. 5.7 x 5.3 x 1.7 cm
MD-75467 - Langite - - Archived Fowey Consols (Wheals Treasure; Fortune; Chance; Polharmon; Lanescot), Tywardreath, Par Area, St Austell District, Cornwall, England, UK miniature, 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm
A specimen of the rare hydrated copper sulfate langite, first described in 1864 based on specimens from this Cornwall locality. Uncommon on the market from ANYWHERE! 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm
RARE08-2-35 - Langite - $ 400 Podlipa Mine, Lubietova, Rudohorie Mts., Banska Bystrica, Slovak Republic small cabinet, 6.1 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
A beautiful, sparkling plate of langite microcrystals, from a new find at this very old locality. These turned up at the Munich show, 2007
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