Dioptase with Mimetite
specimen number:
8041169
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling beautiful green micro crystals of dioptase forming hollow cavities after what were likely balls of shattuckite now gone, in a cluster without matrix. Slight micro-chipping present as seen, very typical of these, still in very good condition. This one has minor mimetite.
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 0.8 cm (miniature)
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