Dioptase with Duftite
specimen number:
8041198
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling green crystals of dioptase to 0.2 cm in size across both sides of this matrix. The crystals are forming large open cups, or casts to 2.0 cm across. In very good condition, minor duftite scattered throughout. It is likely these casts are after previous shattuckite?
Size: 7.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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