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Dioptase (RARE locale)
- M'fouati Mine, M'fouati District, Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
- Small Cabinet, 7.5 x 4.2 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 04/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/13/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Dioptase specimens are VERY RARE from this obscure Pb-Zn and Cu mine and district in the Republic of Congo. Gemmy, lustrous, very rich emerald-green crystals are attractively clustered in the sculptural vug. The striking and beautiful central crystal is 1.1 cm on on the diagonal. The vug has a sparkly overgrowth of drusy quartz, adding pizzazz. Choice and RARE older material from this uncommon locale, known for huge wulfenite crystals to nearly 2 kilos! Specimens from this locale probably date from the 1920s to perhaps the 1960s. Valued at $1500-1750 for rarity and quality.
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