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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22517
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Showy specimen of bright green dioptase crystals up to .6 mm on white calcite crystals up to 15 mm. The calcite matrix fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #7741
Overall Size:9x8x4 cm
Crystals:.2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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