At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
Kazakhstan
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
3946
Mineral Name
Dioptase
Chemical Formula
CuSiO2(OH)2
Additional Details
Specimen Number
001
Notes for Researchers
Four specimen numbers on card (1-4) and four typed labels. Only one specimen in box. Three missing? Sticker 96
Physical Description
Deep green crystals, most broken, to 8 mm on matrix
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Kirghiz Steppe, Kazakhstan
Locality Lat/Long
50, 72
Mine Name
Altyn-Tyube Dioptase Deposit
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Original Attributed Locality
Siberia
Kirghese Steppes
Geographic Features
Kirghiz Steppe