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Dioptase on Calcite With Plancheite
$5,500
£4,205.22
€4,813.58
CA$7,755.66
A$8,442.91
CHF 4,507.03
MX$101,925.29
NOK 56,670.36
SEK 52,671.38
DKK 35,950.48
About the Item
This specimen presents an exceptional association of Dioptase, Calcite, and Plancheite on a single matrix. Richly saturated emerald-green Dioptase crystals rise in sharp, lustrous terminations with excellent translucency, their intensity standing out against the softer white tones of Calcite. The contrast is further heightened by delicate blue dots of rare Plancheite, a copper silicate mineral seldom found in such elegant combination.
Sourced from the mineral-rich deposits of the Democratic Republic of Congo, this piece exemplifies the locality’s reputation for producing world-class Dioptase specimens. The interplay of three distinct species on one matrix not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also underscores its mineralogical significance.
For collectors, the rarity of this association is especially compelling. Dioptase, long prized for its gemlike green hues, is beautifully offset by Calcite, which lends balance and clarity to the composition as a matrix and with several beautifully clear fully-formed Calcite crystals creating a focal point at the base of the piece. The presence of Plancheite elevates the specimen further, introducing a delicate blue note that increases both rarity and value.
A superb example of natural harmony and contrast, this specimen offers a unique opportunity for connoisseurs seeking to add a mineralogical jewel of high desirability to their collection.
Weight: 125 g
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:New
- Production Type:New Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AWDIO2881stDibs: LU7177246898382
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