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Dioptase (Type Locality) w/ Calcite ex Obodda
- Altyn-Tyube, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 6.8 x 2.9 cm
- Start Time: 02/27/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green, dioptase prisms to 9 mm are festooned on the matrix plate and are aesthetically accented by two lustrous, calcite rhombs on this very fine and showy example from the Type Locality. Essentially pristine. It displays well from two sides. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this choice and rich specimen at $1000, over five years ago.