Dioptase on Calcite
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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.
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
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Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 335
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Minette | Not disclosed |
| — | Leonard Bedale | Not disclosed |
| — | Richard A. Kosnar | Not 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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