AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Republic of Congo > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 81594 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo |
Description: | Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals in boxwork formations. The dioptase crystals are prismatic form with three-sided rhombic terminations. The rear of the dioptase is flat where the dioptase crystals grew against the face of a large crystal |
Overall Size: | 30x25x13 mm |
Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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