Dioptase · Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy
Dioptase Crystals - Altyn-Tyube, Kazakhstan
Sample / not for sale
$240.00
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Sample / not for sale
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Specimen details
Species
Dioptase
Family
Cyclosilicate
Locality
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy
Dimensions
32 × 26 × 18 mm
Size class
Miniature (2.5-5 cm)
Weight
34 g
Condition
Pristine
Notes
Intense emerald-green dioptase crystals from the historic Altyn-Tyube deposit in Kazakhstan, the classic old locality for the species. Gemmy, richly colored rhombohedra on a druzy matrix. Small but potent - a species-collector favorite.