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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34631
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Large cluster of lustrous green dioptase crystals lining complex cavities in brown gossan matrix. The dioptase looks beautiful under magnification: transparent, lustrous bright green color. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection #267
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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