Dioptase on Quartz (Charlie Key)

Christoff Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 08/13/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green, dioptase crystals to 1.1 cm are aesthetically clustered on the glassy quartz crystal shard on this beautiful thumbnail specimen from the Kaokoveld. These crystals have a much different, richer color than those from Tsumeb or Reneville. Very nearly pristine, with only trivial periphery wear. This is a fine combination specimen from this small find. Ex Charlie Key dealer stock. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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