Dioptase (Type Locality) on Calcite ex Obodda

Item Description

Lustrous and gemmy, rich emerald-green dioptase crystals to about 7 mm are aesthetically and richly clustered on the sparkly drusy calcite-covered crystalline calcite matrix on this very attractive specimen from the Type Locality in Kazakhstan, Altyn Tyube. This is definitely one of the classiest and finest dioptase specimens we have offered at auction from this famous locale. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON. Ex Herb Oboddda dealer stock and valued by him at $850, five or more years ago.