| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 34975 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Sparkling cluster of emerald-green dioptase crystals covering several faces of calcite matrix with scattered colorless calcite crystals. The dioptase crystals are translucent and highly lustrous. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970) |
| Overall Size: | 25x20x14 mm |
| Crystals: | .5-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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