Dioptase
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Tucson, Arizona, USAA superb miniature Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb mine in Namibia displaying individually spaced crystals of up to 1.1 cm wide, yet more typically between 5 and 8 mm. Dioptase, a copper silicate, forms translucent, well-formed crystals with internal reflective planes which cause the crystals to sparkle. Milk white rhombic Calcite crystals form a perfectly contrasting background to the Dioptase and cover a matrix of characteristic pinkish light grey dolomitic country rock. The Dioptase is an iconic emerald green and when set against the pure white Calcite, from the famous mid-1970s’find at Tsumeb, it is a true classic. Of all the wonderful minerals Tsumeb is famous for, Dioptase is its most characteristic trademark species, even though Tsumeb is not its type locality!\n
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 5.0 x 2.9 cm
Listed on10/24/2024
Locality
SKUCC8073
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Mineral guide
Learn about Dioptase
vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster, often on white calcite or quartz; highly collectible due to color, clarity, and brittleness.
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