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Dioptase with Quartz on Calcite from Guchab Mine, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Dioptase with Quartz on Calcite from Guchab Mine, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Dioptase with Quartz on Calcite from Guchab Mine, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45216
Mineral:Dioptase with Quartz on Calcite
Locality:Guchab Mine, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent emerald-green dioptase crystals with colorless quartz crystals mounted in an acrylic micromount box for protection and easy handling. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:19x11x8 mm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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