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Dioptase on Quartz (Charlie Key)
- Christoff Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
- Thumbnail, 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/01/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/06/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A really cute thumbnail dioptase specimen from the Charlie Key dealer stock. Gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green, dioptase crystals to 1.2 cm (doubly terminated) are aesthetically clustered on the euhedral glassy quartz crystal shard from the Kaokoveld. These crystals have a much different, richer color than those from Tsumeb or Reneville. Nearly pristine, with only trivial periphery wear to the large crystal. This is a very fine combination specimen from this small find. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!