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Dioptase
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 cm
- Start Time: 01/07/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/14/2010 6:36:45 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Riveting, highly lustrous, dark emerald-green, dioptase crystals fill a very well-placed, 4.6 cm vug atop an aesthetic wedge-shaped matrix on this very showy and excellent specimen from Tsumeb. The crystals, to 1.3 cm, are super gemmy on the outer 1 mm, then become green-opaque in their interiors. Striking and unusual crystals. The bit of lighter green mottramite or duftite is a nice accent. All of the crystals in the interior of this beautiful cluster are pristine. The modest periphery wear has very minimal impact on the overall quality of this fine dioptase. Valued at $1250-1500. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!