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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 24252
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Altyn-Tyube, 66 km east of Karagandy, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan (Type Locality for Dioptase)
Description:Several dark green dioptase crystals up to 10 mm long on crystallized calcite matrix. The dioptase crystals are translucent and have lustrous crystal faces.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:.5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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