Dioptase (new find) (good sized crystals)

Item Description

Dioptase is known from a few world localities in superb quality specimens, but recently there was a find of new material in the Pool Department of the Congo (Brazzaville). These specimens show great color, with larger sized crystals and EXCELLENT gemminess. This particular specimen features dozens of rich emerald green trigonal crystals of Dioptase with great sharpness, luster and gemminess/translucency. The largest crystal measures 3.2 cm (over an inch!!), which is very good sized for the locality and the species in general. This piece does have some contacted crystals, and it's not 100% perfect, but it's a BIG colorful display piece, and it does have several larger crystals, which This discovery seemed to be somewhat limited, and hopefully will produce more of this SUPERB quality Dioptase. With the price of Tsumeb Dioptase specimens rising daily, this is a great opportunity to snag a "Tsumeb"-like specimen of this species for a fraction of the price. Valued at $2200 in the inventory, were it perfect, I would easily have it around $5k.