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Dioptase from Brazzaville, Brazzaville Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from Brazzaville, Brazzaville Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Brazzaville, Brazzaville Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 37361
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Brazzaville, Brazzaville Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Large specimen of deep-green dioptase crystals lining a cavity in lighter green matrix. The dioptase crystals are transparent with lustrous crystal faces. Two crystals are incomplete, but still a showy specimen. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:10x7x6 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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