| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 32417 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo |
| Description: | Translucent crystals of emerald-green dioptase crystals crystallized front and rear. The dioptase crystals are distinct and well formed with a sugary overgrowth in areas of another brown mineral (calcite?). |
| Overall Size: | 6x3x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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