AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
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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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