Dioptase with Calcite - image 1
Dioptase with Calcite - image 2
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Dioptase with Calcite

Unknown Owner
Glistening green crystals of dioptase to 0.3 cm in size across the front of this matrix with calcite. This is in good condition with very minimal chipping present, this mainly confined to the edges of the piece. Very fine example from the type locality for the species.

Product details

Species
Calcite, DioptaseAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on09/12/2025
Locality
Kazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Altyn-Tyube dioptase deposit

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$670.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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Calcite from Altyn-Tyube dioptase deposit
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