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Dioptase (large crystals) 
Back to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends December 22nd
Kimbedi, Pool Region, Republic of the Congo
- Starting Time:12/15/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:12/22/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:Miniature
- Size Description:4.3 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm
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 some very sharp, rich emerald green color Dioptase crystals measuring up to a whopping 2.7 cm (over an inch!). Crystals of Dioptase are rarely this size, and the crystals on this piece are good quality for the species. 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"-type quality specimen of this species for a fraction of the price.
