Dioptase, Calcite
Unknown Owner
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These dioptase crystals show fine color and luster, but what really makes this piece is their backdrop of dove-grey calcite. There are crystals wrapped all the way around this specimen, as there were pockets on either side of this ridge of matrix.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
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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