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Dioptase (self-collected by Bob Hauck, 1984)
- Christmas Mine, Banner Dist., Gila Co., Arizona
- Cabinet, 12.1 x 9.8 x 3.6 cm
- Start Time: 06/13/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/23/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scintillating, gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green dioptase crystals fill several vugs on both sides of this dramatic, CABINET specimen. Blue-green chrysocolla and malachite are a nice compliment. This impressive large piece is from the relatively little-known Christmas Mine of the Banner District. I for one, have never even SEEN a Dioptase from here. The sparkle and gemminess of the dioptase crystals are exceptional. The richly covered massive matrix is very dense for its size and must be ore. Self-collected by Bob Hauck in 1984. Valued at $750-1000.