Items Similar to Dioptase on Calcite With Plancheite
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Dioptase on Calcite With Plancheite
$5,500
£4,162.65
€4,779.55
CA$7,835.21
A$8,497.47
CHF 4,463.19
MX$103,216.71
NOK 55,849.79
SEK 52,585.70
DKK 35,682.66
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)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:New
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AWDIO2881stDibs: LU7177246898382
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1961
1stDibs seller since 2022
73 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: New York, NY
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllDioptase With Plancheite on Calcite I
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite II
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blue Plan...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderate to large sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized and beautifully Calcite, dotted with ...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Dioptase with Calcite
Located in New York, NY
The name “dioptase” comes from Greek, roughly translates to "to see through," and references the visibility of the cleavage plains within the translucent, brilliantly emerald green c...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$83,333
Dioptase on Plancheite and Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This landscape of the sky blue copper silicate mineral plancheite features generously sized, lustrous and deeply pigmented dioptase crystals emerging from mounds of sparkling, snowy ...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite
Located in New York, NY
This truly one of a kind, show-stopping piece from the DRC brings serious presence. With thumb-size dioptase crystals – the largest measuring an 3.8 cm long by 1.6 cm in diameter – o...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
You May Also Like
Green Twinned Dioptase Crystals On Calcite Matrix From Republic Of Congo
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Dioptase on Calcite
Weight: 63 Grams
Dimension: H: 6.2 x W: 4.7 x D: 2.8 cm
Origin: Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Treatment: None...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Adam Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (265 grams
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (385.3 gra
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (246.6 gra
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia
Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide
Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Green Fluorite and Calcite from Shanhua Pu Mine, Hunan Province, China
Located in New York, NY
From Shanhua Pu Mine, Xianghualing, Hunan Province, China
Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals on matrix. The fluorite crystals are transparent and cubic crystal habit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off