AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 25294 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Deep green dioptase crystals filling a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals are lustrous and translucent. One crystal has a contact on the outside edge. |
Overall Size: | 4.5x4x2 cm |
Crystals: | 3-9 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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