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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Usually, Dioptase specimens from Tsumeb mine are known for their rich coverage of intensely emerald-green glossy crystals, but this superb miniature features just one Dioptase crystal, but boy is it a beauty. At over 2 cm in length, and a perfectly formed classic rhombic prism, it is simply magnificent. Allied to this, it is extremely gemmy, intensely emerald-green and has absolutely no damage to note, other than one small area of natural internal frosting, but externally it is sublime. It is sat perfectly, centrally upon a fine contrasting white Calcite matrix and, additionally, is associated with small radiating sprays of velvety green acicular Malachite - something not often seen with Dioptase at Tsumeb. An absolutely choice Tsumeb miniature. Ex Weyand Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDioptaseMalachiteCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm
Added on11/22/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Current owner

Alex Neufeld
Alex Neufeld
Tucson
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,500.00
Member since 2025

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Dioptase
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.
Dioptase
Regional guide
Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia
, Tsumeb (Namibia): deep emerald-green crystals with bluish cast, glassy luster, sharp terminations on calcite, a collector’s prized, iconic locality.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…