Dioptase
specimen number:
4272655
location:
Altyn Tube, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
description:
From the type locality for the species, beautiful green lustrous slightly translucent crystals of dioptase measuring to 0.6 cm in size across this calcite matrix. Some chipping is present along the edges of the pocket, most all of the prominent crystals are in very good condition as seen in the video. Nice cabinet example for this locality.
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