Dioptase - image 1

Dioptase

Dioptase, 2.5 cm, from the Sanda mine, M’Bumba Valley, Mindouli District, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Part of the 1989 McDole Trophy winning display, and part of the 2010 Desautels Award winning display. Ex Julius (1925-2010) and Miriam (1926-2014) Zweibel, ex Wayne and Dona Leicht. Photo: Jeff Scovil.

Product details

SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 103

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Wayne and Dona LeichtNot disclosed
Julius (1925-2010) and Miriam (1926-2014) ZweibelNot disclosed