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Dioptase included in Quartz
- Sanda Hills Occurrences, Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.3 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 01/23/2025 7:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/30/2025 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $217
Item Description
There are multiple localities for Dioptase in the Bouenza and Pool Departments of Republic of the Congo, but the pieces from the Sanda Hills locality are distinctive, especially because they're one of the few to feature Dioptase with Quartz. I understand that neither mineral is considered rare, but the combo of them together from anywhere in Rep. of the Congo is certainly not easy to find. This piece is a beautiful small cabinet featuring rich emerald green colored Dioptase crystals which are included inside of translucent colorless Quartz, on minor matrix. When backlit, the piece GLOWS with color! A wonderfully eye-catching specimen of this rare material.
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Bidding History
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$217 | 01/30/2025 2:59:28 pm (CST) |
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