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Dioptase with Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Dioptase with Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Dioptase with Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23624
Mineral:Dioptase with Duftite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Showy specimen of bright green dioptase crystals up to 11 mm on white calcite matrix with yellow-green microcrystals of duftite. The calcite matrix fluoresces orange under UV illumination. The dioptase crystals are lustrous and translucent. Minor damage. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:.1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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