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Dioptase on Plancheite

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Choice combination piece consisting of sharp, well-formed Dioptase crystals on a bed of blue Plancheite. The largest of the Dioptase crystals is 1 cm, and the color combination of deep green on baby blue is enchanting. This piece is aesthetic, and alluring in its simplicity. Plancheite is a very rare species from Tsumeb, and this combination of color and minerals is VERY rare.

Product details

SpeciesDioptase, Plancheite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 x 4.2 x 3.2 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.