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Dioptase

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This hand-sized specimen features dozens and dozens of sparkling, emerald-green color Dioptase crystals on white Calcite. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 8.8 x 5.4 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
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 Tsumeb, Namibia
, Tsumeb (Namibia): deep emerald-green crystals with bluish cast, glassy luster, sharp terminations on calcite, a collector’s prized, iconic locality.