AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 22619 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo |
Description: | Showy specimen of lustrous, bright, green dioptase crystals up to 8 mm in a pocket. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person. Has old Gage label with name cut off (compare to the other Gage minerals on this site) indicating Gage>Calvert>D'Agostino. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino collection 76; Ex. John Calvert; Ex.Robert B. Gage (1875-1946) |
Overall Size: | 7x4x3 cm |
Crystals: | 4-8 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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