Dioptase
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Gemmy and lustrous, radiating sprays of emerald-green, acicular dioptase crystals richly and attractively invest numerous small vugs on the top of the sliver of porphyry matrix on this excellent, old-time specimen from the Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine at Tiger, Arizona. Classic material from this famed locale. Ex. Jamie Bird Collection.
Product details
SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.4 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster, often on white calcite or quartz; highly collectible due to color, clarity, and brittleness.Regional guide
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