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Dioptase with Calcite 
Back to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - End June 24
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Starting Time:6/14/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:6/24/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:8.8 x 5.9 x 3.8 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Sparkling, gemmy and lustrous, rich emerald-green, dioptase crystals to 5 mm richly cover the vuggy, mounded matrix on this excellent, highly representative specimen from the famed and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. The lining of white calcite is a fine accent and the piece displays well from two sides. A bit of periphery wear on the edges of the vug are noted, but is only a modest detraction. This would be a $3500-4500 specimen, if perfect. Still, it is valued at $1000-1250 for size, richness and quality of crystallization. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!
