Dioptase
specimen number:
8041048
location:
near Mindouli, Pool Dept., Republic of Congo
description:
Glistening crystals of green dioptase to 0.2 cm in size forming open casts to 2.0 cm across after what was most likely spherical shape shattuckite. Collected in the spring of 2019, and great condition. Minor mimetite present as well.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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