| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 12557 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous dark green dioptase crystals up to 7 mm on white calcite matrix. The calcite matrix fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Has custom made black display base for support. Very showy specimen, one crystal missing. |
| Overall Size: | 3x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-7 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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