Dioptase with Plancheite on matrix (new find)

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. The best of these specimens show great color, with larger sized crystals and EXCELLENT gemminess. This particular specimen hosts a very good sized, sharp, rich emerald green color Dioptase with rarely seen contrasting soft blue color Plancheite on matrix. The Dioptase group measures a full 2.7 cm (over 1 inch), and to find crystals of this size and quality on matrix from Kimbedi is especially rare in my experience. Despite some roughness to the Dioptase group, it is still large for the locality, and aesthetically sitting on the accompany host rock matrix. 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"-like specimen of this species for a fraction of the price.