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Dioptase on Dolomite

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The association of gemmy, emerald-green individual Dioptase crystals spaced out upon a contrasting cream coloured Dolomite matrix is classic Tsumeb mine, and at small cabinet size this piece displays this very well. The individual Dioptase crystals range from 8 mm in length at their longest down to 2 to 3 mm but it is the fact that many display all round due to their spread-out distribution which is so pleasing on this piece. The Dolomite too, is not simply a cream coloured massive matrix, but it has a fine layer of sharp rhombic microcrystals upon which the Dioptase sits. Ex Hettrich Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDioptase, Dolomite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm
Added on12/17/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$950.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Dioptase
Mineral guide
Learn about Dioptase
vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster, often on white calcite or quartz; highly collectible due to color, clarity, and brittleness.
Dioptase
Regional guide
Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia
, Tsumeb (Namibia): deep emerald-green crystals with bluish cast, glassy luster, sharp terminations on calcite, a collector’s prized, iconic locality.