| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 16306 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Very aesthetic specimen of lustrous green dioptase crystals up to 4 mm on matrix of white calcite crystals. The contrast of the green dioptase against the white calcite is very attractive. Minor missing crystals. |
| Overall Size: | 35x25x20 mm |
| Crystals: | 2-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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