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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 on each 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.


Magnifico esemplare di Dioptasio del Kazakhstan - 244g
Straordinario campione di dioptasio proveniente dal Kazakhstan, uno dei giacimenti più rinomati al mondo per questa rara specie minerale.
Caratteristiche tecniche:
Peso: 244 grammi
Dimensioni: 8 x 6,3 x 4,5 cm
Cristalli: da 0,5 a 1,2 cm di lato
Provenienza: Kazakhstan
Descrizione:
Questo esemplare presenta numerosi cristalli di dioptasio dal caratteristico colore verde smeraldo intenso e brillante, perfettamente formati sulla matrice rocciosa rossastra. I cristalli mostrano eccellenti terminazioni con facce lucide e trasparenti, tipiche di questa specie. La qualità cristallografica è notevole, con esemplari che raggiungono oltre 1 cm di dimensione.
Il dioptasio è un ciclosilicato di rame altamente ricercato dai collezionisti per il suo straordinario colore verde, spesso paragonato a quello dello smeraldo. Gli esemplari del Kazakhstan sono particolarmente apprezzati per la qualità e la bellezza dei cristalli.
Questo pezzo rappresenta un'eccellente opportunità per arricchire una collezione mineralogica con un esemplare di grande impatto visivo e valore scientifico.
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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.

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Dioptase Crystals on matrix - Height: 8 cm - Width: 6.3 cm- 244 g

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