Dioptase
specimen number:
8041165
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling green crystals of dioptase forming hollow casts after what were likely balls of shattuckite. Sparse and very tiny micro-chipping present typical of these, I think this one in very good condition. Quite attractive.
Size: 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (miniature)
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