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Dioptase

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Largest Dioptase Crystal: 2.5 cm. The piece is highlighted by a rather large, sharp, translucent/gemmy, INTENSE emerald green color trigonal crystal that is protruding from the front of the specimen. The rest of the specimen includes several more Dioptase crystals of excellent quality with high luster and rich color which are intermixed by accenting patches of wonderfully contrasting white Calcite. Ex. Richard Kosnar Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.1 x 3.6 x 3.7 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
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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.
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.