Dioptase
specimen number:
1603666
location:
Altyn-Tyube, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
description:
From the type locality for the species, lustrous slightly translucent green crystals of dioptase averaging 0.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix. Very little damage present along one edge of the matrix as seen, this still in good condition. Calcite is present as well.
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