Detailed information
Species
Dioptase, Dolomite
Dimensions
90 x 45 x 18
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A thin Calcite plate (epimorph cast) completely masked by 1 mm and sub-mm slightly bluish-emerald-green Dioptase crystals with occasional sub-mm Calcite crystals, with a little attached golden-brown Dolomite on one side. Although delicate in appearance, the specimen is quite sturdy. It comes with two interesting labels, one dated 1975. A Dioptase of exceptional colour.