Dioptase (classic material)

Item Description

Dioptase is arguably the most well-known (and in many people's opions the most beautiful) copper silicate mineral in the world. The unmatched intense emerald hue of the crystals is celebrated throughout the mineral world, along with the iconic trigonal crystal form. There is no question that the species is at its best when its from Tsumeb. The top pieces from the famed Tsumeb Mine are the most recognized, classic and hands down most beautiful crystals of the species in the mineral world, highly sought after by collectors today. Most of them were mined over 50+ years ago, so they are seldom seen on the market in high quality examples. The crystals on this specimen exhibit a beautiful strong emerald green color (impossible to replicate in photos / video ) which made these specimens so famous, and they GLOW with color when backlit. The crystals measure up to about 1.1 cm and feature sharp, lustrous and very well-formed faces with an excellent textbook trigonal shape, sitting on classic white Calcite and minor matrix. The crystals themselves are in good condition overall and look beautiful up close. Minor roughness around the periphery, but it's largely in very good shape.
Valued $6,000.