 | "Super-bright and lustrous crystals of dioptase make up this matrix-free plate. Dioptases are very hard to shoot, but suffice it to say these crystals are the "classic" Tsumeb green. Ex: N. Oliver Collection.
Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green. Specimens of dioptase are often deeply colored and show well developed crystals. The faces of the rhombohedrons, and even the prism faces, are very reflective due to a fairly high luster. Crystals can be quite clear but at times they seem to be cloudy due to the deep color. The special attributes of a high quality specimen of dioptase are hard to describe adequately but must be observed in person in order to appreciate their value." Location: Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 2 cm.
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
Quantity Available: 1 Price:
$285.00 |