Dioptase on Calcite
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Glorious pair of superb Dioptase crystals on a layer of fluorescent Calcite. Each of the major Dioptases is over 1.6 cm, and the mirror-like luster and the gemmy green fire cannot be beat by those from other locales. They are so good, in fact, that in the pics it looks like the surfaces of the crystals are pitted, yet all you are doing is looking down into the crystals seeing the green fire beneath the glassy surface. A superb miniature.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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