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Dioptase from 'Mbumba, Pimbi, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from 'Mbumba, Pimbi, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 22764
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:'Mbumba, Pimbi, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Several crystals of lustrous, green dioptase in an interconnected formation with no matrix. All crystals are fully crystallized on all surfaces - a floater. One end has remnants of glue where a previous owner mounted it to a stand.
Overall Size:19x18x5 mm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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