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Dioptase over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dioptase over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22247
Mineral:Dioptase over Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Colorful specimen of emerald-green dioptase crystals completely overgrown on white calcite crystal-coated matrix. The dioptase crystals are lustrous and internally transparent.
Overall Size:7x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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