Dioptase on Calcite (Triminghman Coll.)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature, 4.1 x 4.0 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 04/22/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/01/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Isolated, gemmy, emerald-green dioptase crystals on sparkly calcite rhomb matrix are a Tsumeb classic combination. The crystals reach 1.0 cm and a trivial bit of bruising is noted to two crystals. Beautiful and desirable combination material from the Bob Trimingham Collection and purchased from the Zweibels in 1977.

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