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Dioptase from Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 42095
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Elongated lustrous emerald-green dioptase crystals with no matrix attached. The inner core of the crystals has layered growth of opaque and translucent dioptase as shown on the end of a crystal where it intersected the cavity wall. Great color! Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #99; acquired in 1975 from Pala
Overall Size:5x3x1 cm
Crystals:4-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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