| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Calcite over Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 12443 |
| Mineral: | Calcite over Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Showy specimen of lustrous, translucent calcite crystals up to 5 mm overgrown on brilliant green dioptase crystals up to 4 mm. Under magnification the calcite and dioptase are seen to be glassy and transparent. Has custom-made display base. |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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