Dioptase

Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga, DRC (Zaire)
Miniature, 5.0 x 4.9 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 10/21/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/09/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

An unusual matrix piece. Filling thin vein openings are glassy and translucent, deep green dioptase crystals, to 1.2 cm in length. This specimen can easily be displayed in more than one viewing angle.

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