DIOPTASE, Altyn-Tube, Kirshese Steppes, Kazakhstan

Beautiful deep green lustrous xls, some contacting around the edges, the largest partially doubly terminated and 10mm long. Excellent miniature from this classic old locality.

 40x30x25mm, $75 

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