132.60 ct, Stunning natural Dioptase on Malachite specimen from Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a classic locality for high-quality copper minerals. This aesthetic specimen displays intense blue-green to emerald-green Dioptase crystals associated with Malachite-rich matrix. The crystal faces show attractive brilliance, strong color saturation, and excellent visual contrast against the lighter green matrix. Dioptase is one of the most appreciated copper silicate minerals among collectors, famous for its vivid emerald-green color and vitreous luster. Specimens from the Congo Copperbelt are especially sought after for their rich color, crystal quality, and strong display impact. This piece is ideal for collectors of Dioptase, Malachite, copper minerals, African minerals, and highly colorful display specimens. technical details Weight: 132.60 ct / 26.52 g Dimensions: 41 × 36 × 13 mm Origin: Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Minerals: Dioptase on Malachite Color: vivid emerald green to blue-green Luster: vitreous on Dioptase crystals Treatment: none Condition: natural specimen, with minor imperfections consistent with crystal growth and extraction ***All photos were taken using lamp light, with professional photographic lenses, to enhance the colors and also the details and imperfections of the gem. Looking with the naked eye, possible inclusions and imperfections are much less visible or not visible at all.*** The live color may be of a slightly different shade because it changes based on each different screen in which it is viewed. ***AAA – See all my auction lots, if you win multiple lots, you only pay 1 shipping. IMPORTANT - You must wait for the end of all auctions before paying if you want Catawiki to combine the shipment automatically. If the auctions are different, pay only 1 auction, contact me and I will remove the shipping costs from all the other auctions, to combine everything into 1 shipment.*** *SHIPPING* Shipping is always carried out with a tracking code, paying the utmost attention and care to the packaging of the object to preserve its beauty and current condition. The courier may vary according to the destination, if you wish to leave some specific instructions for delivery, kindly inform me as soon as possible, because shipments are almost always made the next morning. *SATISFIED BUYER* Angolo Vetusto is committed to bringing maximum professionality and transparency, always presenting original lots, full of detailed high definition photos and defining each object in detail in all its strengths and weaknesses. If there is a problem with the lot received or due to shipping (which does not depend on us), wait to leave negative feedback, WE are always committed to solving any problem due to the lot or shipping, contact us immediately and we will be happy to resolve every issue. We care a lot about satisfying every buyer and maintaining the utmost professionality. Always remember to leave POSITIVE FEEDBACK, if you are satisfied with your purchase, it is important for both buyers and sellers. Thanks, Happy Auction everyone!