Dioptase on Calcite

Unknown Owner

Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.

There isn't as much that is as attractive to the eye as a sparkling, gemmy Dioptase (nor as hard to photograph, for that matter) from world-famous Tsumeb. These crystals have superb luster, and gemminess that results in a wonderful green fire. They sit on a white Calcite matrix that peeks out from the middle - an association that is always desirable. The largest crystal is about 1 cm, and there are several among this rich cluster. Aesthetic, and quite reasonably priced.