A NOTE FROM NICK
Huge 15.4 kg Natural Museum Dioptase Specimen. This is a 42cm long specimen!! A Massive piece for Dioptase and it is a stunning formation with Dark Emerald Green Shiny Dioptase Crystals covering a large percentage of the front face of the contrasting white Dolomite matrix. It does have 5% scuffs on crystals (which is actually amazing on a piece of this size) . This is Centre Stage for a real professional Mineral Collectors Cabinet or a Museum, as its probably 2-4 times the size of the average Museum Dioptase specimen. This is approximately $10 000, which is not small change by any stretch of the imagination, but it should be $45000!
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dioptase On Dolomite from the Congo: Emerald Beauty Unveiled
Congo's Dioptase is a breathtaking 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 = 420 x 222 x 145 mm
SKU = 173-632-251007BM
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