Dioptase, Altyn-Tyube, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Size: .4x3.5x2.7cm
Species: Dioptase
Locality: Altyn-Tyube, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Description: This is a gorgeous specimen of large gemmy crystals from the dioptase type locality.
A fun fact worth noting is that when Dioptase was first discovered in the 18th century by miners in Kazakhstan, they thought they found a massive emerald deposit. However after analysis it was soon disproven as emerald due to its hardness. Nevertheless the nickname poor mans emerald has still persevered to this day.
ID: KP098
Size: .4x3.5x2.7cm
Species: Dioptase
Locality: Altyn-Tyube, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Description: This is a gorgeous specimen of large gemmy crystals from the dioptase type locality.
A fun fact worth noting is that when Dioptase was first discovered in the 18th century by miners in Kazakhstan, they thought they found a massive emerald deposit. However after analysis it was soon disproven as emerald due to its hardness. Nevertheless the nickname poor mans emerald has still persevered to this day.
ID: KP098
Size: .4x3.5x2.7cm
Species: Dioptase
Locality: Altyn-Tyube, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Description: This is a gorgeous specimen of large gemmy crystals from the dioptase type locality.
A fun fact worth noting is that when Dioptase was first discovered in the 18th century by miners in Kazakhstan, they thought they found a massive emerald deposit. However after analysis it was soon disproven as emerald due to its hardness. Nevertheless the nickname poor mans emerald has still persevered to this day.
ID: KP098
