Dioptase (classic material)

Reneville Mine, Reneville, Kindanba District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
Cabinet, 7.5 x 5.7 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 11/29/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/06/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A fantastic small cabinet sized specimen of rich emerald-green trigonal Dioptase crystals from the famous locality at Reneville. Most of the crystals in the center of the piece (the largest measures a full 2.7 cm) are in superb shape, and show little if any damage. The crystals are translucent when backlit, showing the classic emerald color that these specimens are famous for. A fine piece of this well-known and now hard-to-find material The specimen comes with a FREE custom lucite base for display. Valued at $2,500.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More