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Dioptase in Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dioptase in Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase in Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 37491
Mineral:Dioptase in Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous deep-green dioptase crystals on colorless calcite matrix. The dioptase crystals are a beautiful emerald-green (dioptase would make a beautiful gemstone, except it's hardness is too soft to take abuse). Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:4x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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