Dioptase (Charlie Key)

Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 06/13/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/23/2011 6:32:06 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Gorgeous, gemmy and lustrous, deep emerald-green dioptase crystals richly and attractively cover the vuggy matrix of shattuckite and malachite this very fine specimen. Crystals reach 1.4 cm on this very colorful piece. The gemminess and deep color saturation of these crystals is first rate. A very fine example of the species and locality. Choice material from the Charlie Key dealer stock. This would be expensive, if from Tsuemb. Valued at $750-900.

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