Dioptase

Kimbedi, Pool Region, Republic of the Congo
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 5.5 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 08/30/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/06/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Dioptase is known from a few world localities in superb quality specimens, but recently there was a find of new material in the Pool Region of the Congo. These specimens show great color, with larger sized crystals and EXCELLENT gemminess. This particular specimen is comprised of dozens of small, sharp, lustrous, GEMMY, rich emerald green color trigonal Dioptase crystals forming a very attractive overall specimen. This find seemed to be somewhat limited, and hopefully will produce more of this SUPERB quality Dioptase. With the price of Tsumeb Dioptase specimens rising daily, this is a great opportunity to snag a "Tsumeb"-type quality specimen of this species for a fraction of the price.

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