Dioptase with Quartz
specimen number:
8037264
location:
Cobre mine, Ica, Peru
description:
Brilliant green lustrous slightly translucent crystals of dioptase to 0.6 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix with malachite. Very tiny and sparse micro-chipping present, this mainly seen only with the aid of magnification. Still I think in good condition.
Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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