This is a specimen that rewards close inspection, revealing layers of color and texture throughout.
This exceptional and complex mineral specimen presents a vivid assemblage of dioptase and malachite dramatically displayed on lusterous and sharply formed dog tooth calcite, with additional presence of blue chrysocolla and shattuckite. The combination of saturated emerald greens, bright blues, and pale crystalline calcite creates an unmistakably high-impact visual experience.
Vivid emerald-green dioptase crystals, shimmering with brilliant luster and depth, rest on textured malachite, lustrous calcite, and vibrant chrysocolla. The interplay between bright, crystalline green and dark, velvety hues creates mesmerizing contrast against the calcite, heightened by striking blue chrysocolla, and inspiring deep wonder.
This is no mere cabinet piece; it’s a commanding specimen that demands attention, elevating any collection and demonstrating true connoisseurship. Every crystal’s meticulous placement highlights nature’s artistry of balance and proportion, igniting the spirit.
Dimensions
• Dimensions: 3”x2.5”x1.5”
• Weight: 166g
Dioptase is an extremely rare copper cyclosilicate known for its intense emerald-green color and high luster. Malachite, a copper carbonate, commonly forms alongside dioptase in oxidized copper deposits. Chrysocolla and shattuckite add further copper silicate complexity, while dog tooth calcite (CaCO₃) forms scalenohedral crystals that provide contrast and architectural interest.
• Exceptional multi-mineral copper combination
• Strong investment value
• Highly desirable combination for elite collectors
• Brilliant dioptase crystal coverage
• Rich malachite accenting the composition
• Sharp dog tooth calcite crystals
• Presence of chrysocolla and shuttuckite
• Museum-quality visual complexity
This is a specimen that rewards close inspection, revealing layers of color and texture throughout.
This exceptional and complex mineral specimen presents a vivid assemblage of dioptase and malachite dramatically displayed on lusterous and sharply formed dog tooth calcite, with additional presence of blue chrysocolla and shattuckite. The combination of saturated emerald greens, bright blues, and pale crystalline calcite creates an unmistakably high-impact visual experience.
Vivid emerald-green dioptase crystals, shimmering with brilliant luster and depth, rest on textured malachite, lustrous calcite, and vibrant chrysocolla. The interplay between bright, crystalline green and dark, velvety hues creates mesmerizing contrast against the calcite, heightened by striking blue chrysocolla, and inspiring deep wonder.
This is no mere cabinet piece; it’s a commanding specimen that demands attention, elevating any collection and demonstrating true connoisseurship. Every crystal’s meticulous placement highlights nature’s artistry of balance and proportion, igniting the spirit.
Dimensions
• Dimensions: 3”x2.5”x1.5”
• Weight: 166g
Dioptase is an extremely rare copper cyclosilicate known for its intense emerald-green color and high luster. Malachite, a copper carbonate, commonly forms alongside dioptase in oxidized copper deposits. Chrysocolla and shattuckite add further copper silicate complexity, while dog tooth calcite (CaCO₃) forms scalenohedral crystals that provide contrast and architectural interest.
• Exceptional multi-mineral copper combination
• Strong investment value
• Highly desirable combination for elite collectors
• Brilliant dioptase crystal coverage
• Rich malachite accenting the composition
• Sharp dog tooth calcite crystals
• Presence of chrysocolla and shuttuckite
• Museum-quality visual complexity
