Dioptase with Mimetite
specimen number:
8041148
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept, Republic of Congo
description:
Sparkling green crystals of dioptase averaging 0.1 cm in size forming a cluster and then forming a cast after a previous spherical mineral possibly plancheite or shattuckite. Minimal micro-chipping present. Micro crystals of yellow waxing mimetite present.
Size: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.8 cm (miniature)
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