AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 25568 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Sparkling cluster of bright green dioptase crystals on contrasting white calcite matrix with minor areas of duftite. The dioptase crystals look beautiful under magnification - lustrous and transparent. |
Overall Size: | 5.5x3.5x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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