Description/Interesting Notes:
An absolutely extraordinary example of dioptase from this exciting new locality!!! These dioptase specimens
came from a small, but truly extraordinary find at the Cristoff Mine!!! These specimens are setting a new standard for
this famed and sought after species!!! These Christoff Mine dioptase specimens are still quite scarce and command very
high prices!!! This specimen consists of a large
doubly terminated crystal of dioptase with a second, smaller dioptase crystal perched on one side and a
lone cerussite crystal perched between them!!! The main dioptase crystal is doubly terminated with one termination consisting
of a network of tiny dioptase crystals!!! The dioptase crystals have razor-sharp faces with glassy luster and
intense emerald green color (for some reason, these incredible
crystals can show up bluish in the pictures but make no mistake, this specimen is INTENSE EMERALD GREEN in person)!!!
The clarity ranges from translucent to gem!!! Although it is difficult to appreciate in the pics, the crystals exhibit significant areas of gemmy clarity!!!
This cerussite crystal has a somewhat grayish color and exhibits an almost tabular habit!!!
This specimen is VERY showy in person!!! This is a incredible dioptase crystal - you
don't want to miss out on this rare stunner!!! The pics don't even come close to doing it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY AUGUST 25th!!!
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