Dioptase
Unknown Owner
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This is a fine, sparkling dioptase specimen from Tsumeb. It gets its unusually intense color from the fact that the crystals are small, and so they are like a sheet of tiny gems. The light can get through them, unlike with specimens that have larger crystals that are impenetrable to light. The matrix is also extremely sculptural, with wavy arms and projections - rather than being a flat plate.
Product details
SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 7.1 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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