Dioptase
specimen number:
8041194
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Beautiful sparkling crystals of dioptase forming hollow cups to 2.0 cm across after what was likely spherical shape crystal groupings of shattuckite that are now gone. I think in very good condition. Minor micro crystals of duftite are present.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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