| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 23706 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Sparkling cluster of emerald-green dioptase crystals almost completely covering the white calcite matrix. The dioptase crystals are exceptionally transparent and have lustrous crystals faces. All crystals complete with no apparent damage. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa) |
| Overall Size: | 5x3.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-16 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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