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Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

 
Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Dioptase from Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 70559
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Description:Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals are prismatic form with three-sided rhombic terminations.
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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