Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan

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Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan [DIOPTASE1]

Dioptase
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan

Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan

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Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/dioptase1a.jpg]

DIOPTASE1 - Dioptase
$ 650.00 (=~ AUS$ 1009.40)
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan
cabinet - 15 x 9 x 7 cm

This is a large dramatic example of Dioptase. It exhibits the best color from Kazakhstan, a rich emerald green. The dioptase from here is typically formed in seams within the host rock, and the crystals are commonly small, but intensely brilliant. 972 grams/ over 2 pounds. (I'm not quiting my day job to become a hand model, it just helps to know how large this piece is).