Locality - Erongo Mountains, Namibia (see videos in fb group for proof of ethical sourcing)
Description
A slender, elongated specimen featuring sharply formed vibrant green dioptase crystals across a narrow matrix.
The dioptase crystals are well-defined and reflective, with crisp rhombohedral faces that catch light beautifully. Clarity and color saturation are strong and consistent throughout the piece.
Along the matrix and between crystal groupings, subtle blue-green chrysocolla and deeper blue shattuckite provide tonal variation. These copper silicates soften the composition, creating a layered mineral landscape beneath the more structured dioptase growth.
The form is elegant and linear — a piece that displays beautifully from multiple angles while maintaining a clean silhouette.
Dimensions & Weight
4.25” x 1.5” x 1.25”
270 grams
Collector’s Notes
Specimens combining dioptase with chrysocolla and shattuckite represent a classic copper association. The paragenesis reflects a shifting chemistry within the deposit — copper-rich fluids depositing multiple secondary minerals over time.
The dioptase remains the structural anchor here: sharp, lustrous, and visually dominant. The chrysocolla and shattuckite act as subtle geological context rather than competing focal points.
Elongated pieces such as this are often appreciated for their display versatility. The narrow profile emphasizes crystal structure and surface texture rather than mass.
Investment Consideration
Within the fine mineral market, specimens are typically evaluated on crystal sharpness, color saturation, clarity, and mineral association.
Association pieces that clearly illustrate mineral relationships — while maintaining high-quality rare crystals, such as dioptase, tend to increase in value.
This is a connoisseur’s specimen — measured, balanced, mineralogically rare, and authentic.
Highlights
•Remarkable clarity and crystal definition
• Excellent color saturation
• Rare copper-mineral association (dioptase–chrysocolla–shattuckite)
• Unique form
Mineralogy
Dioptase (CuSiO₃·H₂O) is a hydrated copper silicate known for its intense emerald coloration and vitreous luster.
Chrysocolla is a hydrous copper silicate with softer, more diffuse coloration, often forming as coatings or microcrystalline masses.
Shattuckite (Cu₅(SiO₃)₄(OH)₂) is a rarer copper silicate typically appearing in deeper blue tones. Its presence indicates advanced oxidation conditions in copper deposits.
The coexistence of these species reflects a complex and evolving mineralizing environment.
Locality - Erongo Mountains, Namibia (see videos in fb group for proof of ethical sourcing)
Description
A slender, elongated specimen featuring sharply formed vibrant green dioptase crystals across a narrow matrix.
The dioptase crystals are well-defined and reflective, with crisp rhombohedral faces that catch light beautifully. Clarity and color saturation are strong and consistent throughout the piece.
Along the matrix and between crystal groupings, subtle blue-green chrysocolla and deeper blue shattuckite provide tonal variation. These copper silicates soften the composition, creating a layered mineral landscape beneath the more structured dioptase growth.
The form is elegant and linear — a piece that displays beautifully from multiple angles while maintaining a clean silhouette.
Dimensions & Weight
4.25” x 1.5” x 1.25”
270 grams
Collector’s Notes
Specimens combining dioptase with chrysocolla and shattuckite represent a classic copper association. The paragenesis reflects a shifting chemistry within the deposit — copper-rich fluids depositing multiple secondary minerals over time.
The dioptase remains the structural anchor here: sharp, lustrous, and visually dominant. The chrysocolla and shattuckite act as subtle geological context rather than competing focal points.
Elongated pieces such as this are often appreciated for their display versatility. The narrow profile emphasizes crystal structure and surface texture rather than mass.
Investment Consideration
Within the fine mineral market, specimens are typically evaluated on crystal sharpness, color saturation, clarity, and mineral association.
Association pieces that clearly illustrate mineral relationships — while maintaining high-quality rare crystals, such as dioptase, tend to increase in value.
This is a connoisseur’s specimen — measured, balanced, mineralogically rare, and authentic.
Highlights
•Remarkable clarity and crystal definition
• Excellent color saturation
• Rare copper-mineral association (dioptase–chrysocolla–shattuckite)
• Unique form
Mineralogy
Dioptase (CuSiO₃·H₂O) is a hydrated copper silicate known for its intense emerald coloration and vitreous luster.
Chrysocolla is a hydrous copper silicate with softer, more diffuse coloration, often forming as coatings or microcrystalline masses.
Shattuckite (Cu₅(SiO₃)₄(OH)₂) is a rarer copper silicate typically appearing in deeper blue tones. Its presence indicates advanced oxidation conditions in copper deposits.
The coexistence of these species reflects a complex and evolving mineralizing environment.
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