AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 25200 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Translucent emerald-green dioptase crystals covering front and rear of brown crystallized calcite. The dioptase looks beautiful under magnification. One small area is missing a few crystals. |
Overall Size: | 4x2.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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