Dioptase with Calcite

Dioptase with Calcite from Malpaso Quarry, Dumesnil, Córdoba, Argentina

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

Emerald-green, gemmy Dioptase crystals to 7 mm richly and aesthetically line a vertical vug set in Calcite matrix on this showy and excellent specimen from an uncommon Dioptase locality - the Dumesnil Quarry, Cordoba, Argentina. Ex Dave Stoudt Collection. Dave worked and lived in Buenos Aires and purchased this there during that time.

Locality

Malpaso Quarry, Dumesnil, Córdoba, Argentina

Dimensions

7.0 x 6.3 x 3.7 cm.


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