Dioptase
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An open vug in massive dioptase ore acts as the host for a cluster of sparkling, dark emerald green, crystals of dioptase. The crystals average about 1.0 cm across. Very rich, and showy, and elegantly demonstrative of how they occur in nature in a pocket or "bubble" in the cavities!
Product details
SpeciesDioptase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.2 x 7.6 x 5.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRepublic of the Congo, Pool Department, Renéville
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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