Altyn-Tube, Kirghiz Steppes, Karagandy Prov., Kazakhstan

Type Location

3.3 x 2.3 x 4 cm
largest XL is 7 x 4 x 4 mm

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Blocky, semi gemmy, Dioptase crystals on a bed of gray colored calcite crystals from the type location. The color is the typical, rich vibrant emerald green for which Diotase is noted (and very hard to reproduce with a digital camera). The specimen is in very good condition with no appreciable damage although the specimen appears to have been oiled.