Dioptase on Mottramite
Unknown Owner
This is a really unusual combo for Tsumeb mine and I think it works really well. A classic dense colloform aggregate of deep camouflage green Mottramite is studded with small (2 mm) glossy emerald green Dioptase crystals. Internally, on the reverse, the Mottramite displays colour zoned banding. A really fun miniature specimen from Tsumeb.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 3.7 x 2.4 cm
Added on02/12/2025
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/2025 | Unknown Owner | $350.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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.
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