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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. 51638
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Lustrous transparent emerald-green dioptase crystals on massive dioptase matrix that has concave patterns where it grew simultaneously with the surrounding calcite that was etched away. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:20x20x13 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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