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Dioptase on Chrysocolla
- Kimbedi, Mindouli Dist., Pool Dept., Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
- Miniature, 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 07/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Wow! An impressive, large, sharply terminated, three-sided, lustrous, translucent, deep emerald-green dioptase crystal is dramatically perched on a bed of small crystals on this outstanding minature from recent finds at Kimbedi. The dioptases rest on an accenting thin band of turquoise-blue chrysocolla. Two of three termination faces just below the tip are very gently bruised. While not having quite the allure and gemminess of Tsumeb crystals, this very fine piece is close to being a $5000 specimen. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!