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Dioptase

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What I love about this dioptase thumbnail is how the crystals are clustered in two blooms atop a contrasting dark matrix - making it so much more beautiful than just a cluster of crystals with no matrix. 3.0 x 2.6 x 1.2cm

Product details

SpeciesDioptase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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.