Dioptase - Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia - Height: 3.2 cm - Width: 3.0 cm- 16 g
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Dioptase from the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia; a small mineral specimen measuring 3.2 × 3.0 × 1.6 cm and weighing 16 g.
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Tsumeb is one of the most mythic localities for the mineral collector. There, the unlikely combination of several geological factors made possible the occurrence of a wide variety of finely crystallized mineral species, to such and extent that this deposit set the highest international standards for several species over the second half of the last century.
Among these, dioptase is among the greatest classics, as Tsumeb is ranked among the most iconic localities for this species!
Here is a superb miniature of dioptase from the locality, showing excellent colour and lustre!
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
Translated by Google TranslateWatch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1159838575/f65890da92
Tsumeb is one of the most mythic localities for the mineral collector. There, the unlikely combination of several geological factors made possible the occurrence of a wide variety of finely crystallized mineral species, to such and extent that this deposit set the highest international standards for several species over the second half of the last century.
Among these, dioptase is among the greatest classics, as Tsumeb is ranked among the most iconic localities for this species!
Here is a superb miniature of dioptase from the locality, showing excellent colour and lustre!
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Main mineral
Dioptase
Mineral form
- Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Weight
16 g
Origin (region/city)
Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto
Country of origin
Namibia
Height
3.2 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1.6 cm
