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Sharp Dark Green Sparkling Gemmy Dioptase Silver Pendant from Kazakhstan - 1.1" - 3.7 Grams

Dark Green sparkling gemmy Dioptase crystals on a matrix silver pendant Kazakhstan.
Location: Altyn-Tyube dioptase deposit, Altyn-Tyube area, Bukhar-Zhyrau, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Size: 2.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 Centimeters with bail
Weigh: 3.7 Grams combined

Interesting Fact: Altyn Tyube translates as 'Golden Hill' in the Kazakh language.
The deposit, which is known for superb dioptase crystals, was worked for copper in neolithic times (malachite and small amounts of cuprite).

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