Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
1503565
location:
Altyn-Tyube, Kirghiz Steppes, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
description:
Green sparkling crystals of dioptase to 0.5 cm in size scattered over the front of a 9.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm crystalline calcite matrix. Some damage is seen. Sits perfectly by itself for display. From the type locality for the species. Shipping weight: 0.43 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 9.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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