Detailed information
Species
Dioptase, Calcite
Dimensions
40 x 64 x 30
mm
Weight
87 g
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A Tsumeb classic - glassy emerald-green Dioptase crystals on a contrasting white Calcite backdrop. Larger miniature in size, this is a very visual piece, but its lower price is influenced by several areas where Dioptase crystals are missing (detached). Nevertheless, there are many really well-formed gemmy terminated crystals to 8 mm in length. These present the classic rhombic prism form.