Natural XL Dioptase on Dolomite Specimen x 1 From Tantara Mine, Congo
R35,840.00 ZAR
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Natural XL Dioptase on Dolomite Specimen x 1 From Tantara Mine, Congo
178-395-260119BM
R35,840.00 ZAR
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
A NOTE FROM NICK
A XL natural Dioptase on Dolomite specimen. Nice gemmy emerald green crystals some scattered 80% intact but is R32 000 not R130 000 which it could roughly have been.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dioptase On Dolomite from the Congo: Emerald Beauty Unveiled
Congo's Dioptase is a breath taking mineral, renowned for its vibrant emerald-green color and exceptional clarity. Found mainly in the Brazzaville region, these specimens often feature glistening drusy surfaces and classic cubic forms. Recent discoveries have produced some of the finest museum-quality pieces, showcasing bright, gemmy crystals. Some pieces may also exhibit unique associations with minerals like Mimetite, Malachite, Chrysocolla and Azurite.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Copper Cyclosilicate, Chrysocolla
PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Rhombohedral
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Likasi, Congo
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 280 x 190 x 112 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 5.96 kg
