Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
4411186
location:
Mbumba, Pimbi hill, Sanda, Mindouli, Pool Region, Republic of Congo
description:
Lustrous emerald green crystals of dioptase to 1.0 cm in size forming a cluster with minor crystallized calcite. This is in good condition and quite pretty. In the video the bottom of the piece is shown and the negative casting after what was likely calcite crystals is evident.
Size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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