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Dioptase


Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

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Locality: Shangulowé Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)
Size of Dioptase crystal 9 mm. - The other side of this specimen is covered of pale blue plancheite crusts - Ex A. Ponis coll. May 1974

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