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Dioptase

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A LARGE, sparkly specimen of Tsumeb dioptase. While the crystals are rather small and there are a few scrapes on the surface, it is still a big, rich specimen with plenty of sparkly and flash! You almost never see such rich specimens, now 20-years plus out of the ground. 14.1 x 8.6 x 6.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesDioptase
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.1 x 8.6 x 6.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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.