Dioptase
specimen number:
8033164
location:
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description: Lustrous green crystals of dioptase to 0.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix. The crystals show slight translucency and are in very good condition.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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