| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 80632 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining two adjacent cavities in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals are prismatic form with three-sided rhombic terminations. The bottom was sawn flat to reduce bulk without damaging the dioptase. Ex. Miller #M2515 |
| Overall Size: | 6.2x4x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-9 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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