AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 34814 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Sparkling green dioptase crystals on greenish matrix. The dioptase crystals are translucent and highly lustrous. One crystal has a spray of green malachite crystals on the termination. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005) |
Overall Size: | 20x15x12 mm |
Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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