Dioptase, Calcite and Mottramite (rare combo) Belsky Coll.

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm
Start Time: 12/15/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2011 6:34:56 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Combination specimens of dioptase, calcite and mottramite are rare from Tsumeb. The front of this very fine piece is covered with classic, gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green dioptase crystals of top quality. The reverse of the plate is totally different! Glassy, sharp, calcite rhombs and just a few dioptase crystals are scattered on a rich covering of tufted sprays of pretty light mint-green, acicular mottramite crystals. An extremely fine and colorful example of these Tsumeb species in rare combination. Ex Howard Belsky Collection. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!

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