Diopside (Rough & Cut Set)
Unknown Owner
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Not only is Merelani noted for Tanzanite, but also for its beautiful gem Diopside of a quality that makes them gem crystals instead of just "rock forming minerals" as they are from so many other locations. This bright apple-green, two inch Diopside crystal is lustrous and translucent to gemmy and has minor graphite adhering to its base and this lovely crystal has a mass of 19.24 grams. Accompanying the crystal as a rough-and-cut set is a bright yellow-green cut stone weighing 2.73 carats (10.4 x 7.7 x 5.3 mm). Together, the crystal and the cut stone for a nice display. This is an old set from the 1990s and was in the portion of the Hoppel collection (which had a group of approximately 150 rough and cut sets) sold to us directly and that did not go to auction at Heritage Auctions back in 2012-13.
Product details
SpeciesDiopside
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm
Added on11/01/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2024 | Unknown Owner | $2,850.00 |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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