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Lot 1245

Exceptional Dioptase

27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New York

US$7,000 - US$9,000

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Exceptional Dioptase

Tsumbeb, Namibia
An unusually large specimen for the species, this rare, yet classic example of dioptase comes from the important and now defunct mining locality of Tsumeb. Very three-dimensional in form, it is carpeted entirely on the front (and nearly completely on the obverse side) with a thick layer of sugary, sparkling green crystals of this beautiful mineral. Exceptional for both its large size and the rich extent of coverage by its crystals, this is a significant specimen sure to grace even the most serious collection, measures 10 x 6 x 2 ½ in

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