Dioptase
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Alexander Schauss
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Dioptase, 2.6 cm, from the Shinkolobwe mine, Central Area, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo; Jingnan Zhang photo.
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SpeciesDioptase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Shinkolobwe Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 140
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vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster, often on white calcite or quartz; highly collectible due to color, clarity, and brittleness.Regional guide
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