| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 11544 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Rhombic white calcite crystals 1-2 cm across coated with brilliant green dioptase crystals to 6 mm long. The dioptase is very lustrous and the white calcite beneath enhances the brightness. Minor duftite selectively coating one side of the dioptase. |
| Overall Size: | 7x6x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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