Dioptase with Duftite
specimen number:
8041156
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling deep green crystals of dioptase forming hollow casts after what were likely balls of shattuckite forming a cluster with deep olive green micro crystals of duftite. Slight micro-chipping present but still in very good condition. Minor breccia matrix attached on the bottom side.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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