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Dioptase

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Most people think of Tsumeb when they think of dioptase, or perhaps Congo, but this locality in Russia is actually the TYPE locality. Here are dozens of gemmy little crystals, of an intense Tsumeb-like green and wonderful luster, on a contrasting stony matrix.

Product details

SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Altyn-Tyube dioptase deposit

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 Altyn‑Tyube dioptase deposit, Kazakhstan
Altyn-Tyube dioptase, Kazakhstan - the type locality famed for emerald-green crystals, intense glow, and copper-oxide associations prized by collectors.