Dioptase on Plancheite
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Dioptase on Plancheite

Specimen # 100466
Mineral: Dioptase on Plancheite
Location: Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
Size: 6.2 x 5.5 x 2.9 cm
Specimen # 100466
Mineral: Dioptase on Plancheite
Location: Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
Size: 6.2 x 5.5 x 2.9 cm

Description

The plancheite vug in the middle of this piece hosts brilliant lustrous green dioptase crystals to 1cm. With magnification, phantom zoning is visible in the largest crystal. Excellent condition – no damage. The back of the specimen has been trimmed with a saw to improve the proportions of the piece. Beautiful specimen with great contrast!