Dioptase from Namibia, Kunene Region, Kaokoveld Plateau

This beautiful specimen features rich emerald‑green dioptase crystals resting on a matrix coated with vivid turquoise‑blue chrysocolla, a combination strongly associated with the Onderra Mine in the Kaokoveld region of northwestern Namibia. The dioptase crystals show excellent color saturation, glassy luster, and sharp crystal form, while the chrysocolla provides a bright, eye‑catching blue backdrop that enhances the overall aesthetics of the piece.

Chrysocolla from the Kaokoveld district often forms as soft, powdery or botryoidal coatings, and its presence alongside dioptase is a hallmark of the secondary copper mineralization found in this region. This association does not occur in Tsumeb dioptase, making the locality identification clear and desirable for collectors.

This is a classic Kaokoveld combination specimen, valued for its strong color contrast, crystal quality, and locality significance. A standout addition for collectors of Namibian minerals, dioptase, or copper secondary mineral assemblages.