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Dioptase from Guchab Mine, 40 km south of Tsumeb, Otavi Valley, Namibia

 
Dioptase from Guchab Mine, 40 km south of Tsumeb, Otavi Valley, Namibia

Dioptase from Guchab Mine, 40 km south of Tsumeb, Otavi Valley, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 20954
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Guchab Mine, 40 km south of Tsumeb, Otavi Valley, Namibia
Description:Brilliant blue-green dioptase crystals lining cavities in brecciated matrix with minor duftite and cuprite. The dioptase crystals are exceptionally lustrous and translucent. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex. Milton G. Smith (NYC)
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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