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Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 41963
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Superb large crystals of emerald-green dioptase with no matrix attached. The dioptase crystals are lustrous and internally translucent. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #257; acquired in 1997
Overall Size:25x22x13 mm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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