Dioptase — Marin Mineral

Dioptase
September 14, 2015 · 10 specimens

B325 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.1 x 1 cm

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Large crystal group of parallel growth Dioptase. Impressive size and complete and undamaged all around.

B326 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Miniature - 3.3 x 1.3 x 1 cm

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Double terminated Dioptase crystal of large size. The crystal is translucent to transparent. It is contacted on the backside where it grew against the matrix, and has a smaller attached crystal that is damaged at the tip that can serve as a natural base to elevate both the main, undamaged terminations. Bright and very transparent at one end.

B327 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm

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Bright translucent green Dioptase crystals on a Chrysocolla matrix.

B329 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 2 cm

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Sharp Dioptase crystals standing straight up on a Chrysocolla matrix. Bright and transparent crystals.

B330 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.6 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm

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Double terminated Dioptase crystal of large size. The crystal is translucent to transparent. It is contacted only on the backside of the lower termination where it grew against the matrix, and has a smaller attached crystals. Bright and very transparent at the tip.

B331 - Dioptase sold

Christoph Mine, Kaokaveld, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm

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