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Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 28777
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Solid cluster of blue-green dioptase with a shallow cavity lined with lustrous crystals. All of the dioptase is translucent to transparent with excellent color. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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