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Multiple photos availableDioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Department, Peru

7.0 x 5.4 x 2.7 cm. A SUPERB and VERY RICH for the locality and species dioptase specimen from the UNCOMMON Cobre Mine of Peru. Two "mountains" of dioptase crystals are surrounded by isolated, very gemmy and lustrous, emerald-green dioptase crystals on this AESTHETIC piece. This is the best Peruvian dioptase that I have seen. The tan, botryoidal ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 136251    View Count: 184

Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Cobra Mine, Pampa Nazca, Ica Department, Peru

Dioptase, piece 39x29 mm, 35 gr., photo and collection J.C.Mañuz.
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