Silver, Dioptase
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An EXCELLENT example of RARELY SEEN minerals in combination - native silver with dioptase! The piece consists of oxidized, massive to platy silver dusted with dioptase microcrystals. The partially hidden dioptase-lined vug at the top of the piece is particularly rich and striking. This is old material, from the 1960s or older, from a very RARE locality for silver, but not dioptase - Mindouli, Republic Of The Congo. Ex. Jean Behier and George Elling Collections. Unique in my experience save one other that came with this (this is the better of the two) .
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRepublic of the Congo, Pool Department, Mindouli
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.Regional guide
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