Dioptase on Calcite - image 1

Dioptase on Calcite

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William Severance
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Dioptase on calcite, 2.7 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, collected in 1975. Ex Richard A. Kosnar, Leonard Bedale and Minette collections. Specimen pictured in Gem and Crystal Treasures by Peter Bancroft (1984), page 337. From Dave Bunk (2010); Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

Species
Calcite, DioptaseAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 335

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—MinetteNot disclosed
—Leonard BedaleNot disclosed
—Richard A. KosnarNot disclosed

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
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