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Dioptase from Tantara, 26 WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Dioptase from Tantara, 26 WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dioptase from Tantara, 26 WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dioptase from Tantara, 26 WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 37753
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Tantara, 26 WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga 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
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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