Dioptase
specimen number:
8041152
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling deep green crystals of dioptase forming a hollow cast after what was likely balls of shattuckite. Slight and tiny sparse micro-chipping present typical of these, this one still in very good condition. Quite attractive.
Size: 4.8 x 2.5 x 0.8 cm (miniature)
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