Dioptase from Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo - image 1
Dioptase from Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo - image 2
Dioptase from Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo - image 3

Dioptase from Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo

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This Congo combo specimen has glittering smoky quartz over top of vibrant blue plancheite, with associated dioptase as well. A colorful miniature with sharp terminations and excellent luster. In great condition, with a nice vug of mineralization.

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SpeciesDioptaseQuartzPlancheite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on07/25/2026
LocalityRepublic of the Congo, Pool Department, Mindouli

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Jul 2026
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Dioptase
Mineral guide
Learn about Dioptase
vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster, often on white calcite or quartz; highly collectible due to color, clarity, and brittleness.
Dioptase
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Dioptase from Mindouli
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Mindouli
Mindouli, Republic of the Congo - type locality for plancheite; prized for emerald-green dioptase on blue plancheite and rare paragenesis with mimetite and wul…