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Dioptase with Plancheite

Unknown Owner
Lustrous prismatic green terminated crystals of dioptase measuring to almost 2.0 cm in size on matrix with light blue botryoidal crystallized plancheite. This is in good condition. The color contrast makes this point pretty. The crystal is quite large for the species.

Product details

Species
Dioptase, PlancheiteAbout Dioptase →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 9.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on02/17/2025
Locality
Republic of the Congo, Pool Department, Mindouli

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$485.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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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.
Regional guide
Dioptase from Mindouli
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