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Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan (Type Locality for Dioptase)

 
Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan (Type Locality for Dioptase)

Dioptase from Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan (Type Locality for Dioptase)

DESCRIPTION:No. 38183
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan (Type Locality for Dioptase)
Description:Rich cluster of deep green dioptase crystals etched from tan-colored calcite matrix. The dioptase crystals are translucent and lustrous. A large specimen for this old locality where few good specimens are found each year.
Overall Size:9x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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