| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 23621 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Showy specimen of bright green dioptase crystals up to 4.5 mm on white calcite matrix. The calcite matrix fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Excellent color, luster, and transparency. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa) |
| Overall Size: | 4x3x1.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-4.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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