Dioptase with Cerussite

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 hosts sharp, lustrous, rich emerald green color Dioptase crystals on matrix. The largest Dioptase crystal measures 7 mm long. The final touch to this specimen is a 7 mm crude yet evidently smoky colored Cerussite crystal sitting on the side of the specimen. One of the few specimens I have seen from this area with associated Cerussite. This find seemed to be somewhat limited, and hopefully will produce more of this material soon. With the price of Tsumeb Dioptase specimens rising daily, this is a great opportunity to snag a "Tsumeb"-esque specimen for a fraction of the price.