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Dioptase and Malachite on Quartz
- Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
- Large Cabinet, 14.0 x 13.5 x 9.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very large pocket specimen from the famous Kaokeveld Plateau - The Quartz matrix hosts five excellent Dioptase crystals - two in close proximity and three spread out. The Dioptases have superb luster and the deep green color so sought after. Two of them are about 2 cm long, each. With a little daring, and some expertise, this could be turned into two killer miniatures and two killer thumbnails by trimming it up. Or leave it alone, and have this natural, large pocket piece! (Sawed on the bottom so it sits flat)