Dioptase with Plancheite, Quartz - image 1
Dioptase with Plancheite, Quartz - image 2
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Dioptase with Plancheite, Quartz

Unknown Owner
A beautiful large cabinet piece, the top of this matrix covered by sparkling crystals of bluish quartz. Scattered richly throughout this are lustrous emerald green crystals of dioptase measuring to 0.7 cm in size. The blue color is due to plancheite. This is in good condition with minimal micro-chipping present. Collected in 2022.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Plancheite, DioptaseAbout Quartz →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions22.0 x 10.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Republic of the Congo, Bouenza Department, Nguedi prospect

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$2,100.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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