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Dioptase on Shattuckite in Chrysocolla Geode

Dioptase on Shattuckite in Chrysocolla Geode

SpeciesSize

Shattuckite, Chrysocolla, DioptaseMiniature

Comments

Details

ColorsBlue

Origin

Otjikotu, Kaokoveld, Kunene, Namibia

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm

Species

Sha

Shattuckite

Ccl

Chrysocolla

Dpt

Dioptase

Description

Another exceptional shattuck/diop combo! These are very rare, and I have never seen but a few of them out of the small batches of the last few years trickling out of this locality. This piece has a rather large vug, and thus tons of shattuckite for the money...its probably more valuable, if less unique, split in half to sell as two shattuckite specimens. However, I think the novelty value of such a large intact pocket is worth keeping intact, even if its harder to photograph accurately. In person, its really impressive for the depth and rolling interior that is hard to show here

Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.

Unknown owner

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The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA

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Dioptase on Shattuckite in Chrysocolla Geode

SpeciesSize

Shattuckite, Chrysocolla, DioptaseMiniature

Comments

Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.

Unknown owner

Purchase

The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA