AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 42188 |
Mineral: | Dioptase |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Lustrous emerald-green dioptase crystals in finger-like aggregates up to 20 mm high standing vertically off calcite-coated matrix. The dioptase crystals are transparent and have classic rich-green color that makes Tsumeb dioptase famous. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #230; ex. Zweibels in 1976 |
Overall Size: | 7x4x4 cm |
Crystals: | 1-5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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