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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 42184
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous emerald-green dioptase crystals to 9 mm long on colorless rhombohedral calcite crystals up to 3 mm cross on one face of matrix. The dioptase crystals are internally transparent with vivid color on all crystals. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #377; acquired in 2000
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-9.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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