Dioptase

Item Description

A showy display specimen from the Ntola Mine in the Mindouli area of Rep. of Congo. This piece was mined in 2019. It's important to note that These specimens were initially reported as coming from the Mpita Mine, but we have subsequently been informed that they are actually from the Ntola Mine. Most collectors love Dioptase, but there aren't that many world localities that produce excellent specimens. We were fortunate to purchase a small parcel of these attractive specimens from the Mindouli area in Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). This specimen hosts fine quality, lustrous, rich emerald green semi-spherical crystal groups of Dioptase sitting on micro grey Calcite on matrix. The piece is in great shape, but there are some minor contacts around the periphery where it was removed from the pocket wall. I had a lot of fun looking at this piece under the microscope, and we have photographed it with a CANON MP-E 65 mm macro lens to better illustrate the quality. The rare association of combined with the fact that Dioptase prices are on the rise makes this a desirable and eye-catching specimen from this exciting locality in Republic of Congo. Valued at $1,450.