Dioptase with Mimetite
specimen number:
8041202
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling brilliant green micro crystals of dioptaseand yellowish crystals of micro-mimetite covering the top of this matrix and forming a shell like structure after what was probably previously shattuckite. Very slight minimal micro-chipping on the edges, still in good condition. Quite pretty.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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