Sparkling Dioptase with Velvet Malachite - HIGH QUALITY emerald - green color - Height: 10.8 cm - Width: 5.5 cm- 254 g
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Sparkling dioptase with velvet malachite on a creamy calcite matrix from Tenke, Kolwezi District, Lualaba Province, Katanga (DR Congo); weight 254 g and dimensions 10.8 × 5.5 × 5.5 cm.
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Description from the seller
Today great specimen :
A breathtaking specimen featuring vivid emerald-green dioptase crystals perfectly set on a matrix of creamy calcite and velvety malachite. From the world-famous Tenke Mine, this piece embodies the intensity and elegance for which Congolese dioptase is revered. The lustrous, transparent crystals glow with an almost gem-like fire, creating a stunning contrast against the pale background. A collector’s masterpiece — both mineralogically important and visually mesmerizing.
Colors are much closer to emerald - green. Dioptase and malachite always looking bad on pictures.
In reality they are much prettier.
Very aesthetic specimen much better in person.
I'm trying to show You specimens and crystals hand selected, not usual, beautiful and pricey. condition as on pictures.
Color is very difficult to reproduce in the pictures. Some pictured specimens show slightly different shades that seen with a human eye. Generally in my opinion the colors in reality are slightly prettier.
Seller's Story
Friendly reminder:
We combine shipping - one shipping cost ( the higher from all auction that You won and nothing more )
Shipping - All my minerals are shipped via priority registered air mail packed secured in box with tracking number. Items are all labeled.
Shipping could take from 7 to 14 working days. In some cases for countries on other side of the world shipping can take longer that normal 7-14 days. I can't speed up Post Office. Please track Your parcel.
Please read all descriptions - it's everything there. Pictures showing what you will get. No retouch, Photoshop etc. Just strong day light. Regards Luc
Today great specimen :
A breathtaking specimen featuring vivid emerald-green dioptase crystals perfectly set on a matrix of creamy calcite and velvety malachite. From the world-famous Tenke Mine, this piece embodies the intensity and elegance for which Congolese dioptase is revered. The lustrous, transparent crystals glow with an almost gem-like fire, creating a stunning contrast against the pale background. A collector’s masterpiece — both mineralogically important and visually mesmerizing.
Colors are much closer to emerald - green. Dioptase and malachite always looking bad on pictures.
In reality they are much prettier.
Very aesthetic specimen much better in person.
I'm trying to show You specimens and crystals hand selected, not usual, beautiful and pricey. condition as on pictures.
Color is very difficult to reproduce in the pictures. Some pictured specimens show slightly different shades that seen with a human eye. Generally in my opinion the colors in reality are slightly prettier.
Seller's Story
Friendly reminder:
We combine shipping - one shipping cost ( the higher from all auction that You won and nothing more )
Shipping - All my minerals are shipped via priority registered air mail packed secured in box with tracking number. Items are all labeled.
Shipping could take from 7 to 14 working days. In some cases for countries on other side of the world shipping can take longer that normal 7-14 days. I can't speed up Post Office. Please track Your parcel.
Please read all descriptions - it's everything there. Pictures showing what you will get. No retouch, Photoshop etc. Just strong day light. Regards Luc
Details
Main Mineral
Sparkling Dioptase with Velvet Malachite
Mineral Form
- HIGH QUALITY emerald - green color
Weight
254 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Tenke, Kolwezi District, Lualaba Province, Katanga (Shaba)
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Height
10.8 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
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