| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 23609 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Sparkling cluster of green dioptase crystals on gray matrix. The dioptase crystals are individually crystallized and contrast nicely against the matrix. All of the dioptase crystals are transparent, highly lustrous and doubly-terminated. Beautiful! |
| Overall Size: | 8x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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