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Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase with Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19249
Mineral:Dioptase with Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Beautiful cluster of lustrous, green dioptase crystals up to 18 mm with brownish cerussite nestled in the center of the cluster. This is a very colorful, eye-catching specimen from a famous locality (first explored around 1900).
Overall Size:7x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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