Dioptase Crystals on matrix - Height: 8 cm - Width: 6.3 cm- 244 g
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Dioptase specimen on matrix from Kazakhstan, weighing 244 g with dimensions 8 × 6.3 × 4.5 cm and crystals from 0.5 to 1.2 cm.
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Magnificent specimen of Dioptasio from Kazakhstan - 244g
An extraordinary specimen of dioptase from Kazakhstan, one of the most renowned deposits in the world for this rare mineral species.
Specifications
Weight: 244 grams
Dimensions: 8 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Crystals: from 0.5 to 1.2 cm in side length
Provenance: Kazakhstan
Description:
This specimen features numerous dioptase crystals with the characteristic intense emerald green color and brilliance, perfectly formed on the reddish rock matrix. The crystals show excellent terminations with lustrous and transparent faces, typical of this species. The crystallographic quality is remarkable, with specimens reaching over 1 cm in size.
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate highly sought after by collectors for its extraordinary green color, often compared to emerald. Specimens from Kazakhstan are particularly prized for the quality and beauty of the crystals.
This piece represents an excellent opportunity to enrich a mineralogical collection with a specimen of great visual impact and scientific value.
English
Magnificent Dioptase Specimen from Kazakhstan - 244g
Extraordinary dioptase specimen from Kazakhstan, one of the world's most renowned deposits for this rare mineral species.
Technical specifications
Weight: 244 grams
Dimensions: 8 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Crystals: from 0.5 to 1.2 cm per side
Origin: Kazakhstan
Description
This specimen features numerous dioptase crystals displaying the characteristic intense, brilliant emerald-green color, perfectly formed on a reddish rock matrix. The crystals show excellent terminations with lustrous and transparent faces, typical of this species. The crystallographic quality is remarkable, with specimens reaching over 1 cm in size.
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate highly sought after by collectors for its extraordinary green color, often compared to that of emerald. Specimens from Kazakhstan are particularly valued for the quality and beauty of their crystals.
This piece represents an excellent opportunity to enrich a mineral collection with a specimen of great visual impact and scientific value.
Magnificent specimen of Dioptasio from Kazakhstan - 244g
An extraordinary specimen of dioptase from Kazakhstan, one of the most renowned deposits in the world for this rare mineral species.
Specifications
Weight: 244 grams
Dimensions: 8 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Crystals: from 0.5 to 1.2 cm in side length
Provenance: Kazakhstan
Description:
This specimen features numerous dioptase crystals with the characteristic intense emerald green color and brilliance, perfectly formed on the reddish rock matrix. The crystals show excellent terminations with lustrous and transparent faces, typical of this species. The crystallographic quality is remarkable, with specimens reaching over 1 cm in size.
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate highly sought after by collectors for its extraordinary green color, often compared to emerald. Specimens from Kazakhstan are particularly prized for the quality and beauty of the crystals.
This piece represents an excellent opportunity to enrich a mineralogical collection with a specimen of great visual impact and scientific value.
English
Magnificent Dioptase Specimen from Kazakhstan - 244g
Extraordinary dioptase specimen from Kazakhstan, one of the world's most renowned deposits for this rare mineral species.
Technical specifications
Weight: 244 grams
Dimensions: 8 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm
Crystals: from 0.5 to 1.2 cm per side
Origin: Kazakhstan
Description
This specimen features numerous dioptase crystals displaying the characteristic intense, brilliant emerald-green color, perfectly formed on a reddish rock matrix. The crystals show excellent terminations with lustrous and transparent faces, typical of this species. The crystallographic quality is remarkable, with specimens reaching over 1 cm in size.
Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate highly sought after by collectors for its extraordinary green color, often compared to that of emerald. Specimens from Kazakhstan are particularly valued for the quality and beauty of their crystals.
This piece represents an excellent opportunity to enrich a mineral collection with a specimen of great visual impact and scientific value.
Details
Main Mineral
Dioptase
Mineral Form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
244 g
Country of Origin
Kazakhstan
Height
8 cm
Width
6.3 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
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