gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE


Specimen: #15691
Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
Size: 25mm x 17mm x 14mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous gem Dioptase crystals sitting attractively at the top of Calcite base from this great locality - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. It was found 1988. The crystals to 12mm are brilliantly lustrous with splendid dark emerald-green color and very sharp, perfectly terminated crystal. They are doubly terminated. The quality is superior – very fresh and shiny. The crystal is gem with marvelous neon green nuances. The white rhombohedral Calcite base underlines them very strongly. In very good condition – some minor nicks and small Calcite contact. On acrylic base.

Killer small beauty!



gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE

gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE

gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE

gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE

gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE

gem DIOPTASE, CALCITE