AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
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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