Dioptase
specimen number:
8041123
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling brilliant green micro crystals of dioptase forming a matrix less cluster 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: 4.0 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm (miniature)
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