Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
1506853
location:
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy, Kazakhstan
description:
Brilliant sparkling green crystals of dioptase to 0.3 cm in size over the front of a 5.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm calcite matrix. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Displays very nicely. From the type locality for the species. Shipping weight: 0.25 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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