| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 22230 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Showy specimen of bright green dioptase crystals overgrown on colorless calcite matrix. The dioptase crystals are small, but they exceptionally colorful. Minor imperfections on one corner. |
| Overall Size: | 3x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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