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