Dioptase with Mimetite on Dolomite - image 1
Dioptase with Mimetite on Dolomite - image 2
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Dioptase with Mimetite on Dolomite

Unknown Owner
This relatively modern (2019/2020) Dioptase from N'tola mine in Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo has a rather alluring quality to it. Sitting as they do on a rather sculptural finely crystallized white Dolomite matrix, the contrasting very glossy deep emerald-green Dioptase crystals look very showy and with tiny (1 to 1.5 mm) lemon yellow bipyramidal Mimetite crystals scattered throughout it really does look very nice. The Dioptase crystals reach 1.2 cm in length and although the larger ones are tucked away slightly it presents really well. It is mounted on a clear acryllic base for display. Ex Nick Hawes collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.7 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm
Added on05/20/2026
Locality
N'tola Mine, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$450.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed