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

Unknown Owner
Sparkling green crystals of dioptase averaging 0.2 cm in size scattered across the front of a breccia matrix with sparkling micro crystals of dolomite. Very minimal micro-damage present.

Product details

Species
Calcite, DioptaseAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on09/12/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$140.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Tsumeb
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