AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo > Dioptase |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 37753 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | (Tantara Mine), Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Description: | Crystallized mass of deep green dioptase with lustrous crystals lining the concave areas of the cluster. The dioptase crystals look beautiful under magnification: transparent, vivid green color, lustrous faces. Ex. John Albanese, Jr. |
Overall Size: | 8x6x3 cm |
Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
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