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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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45463
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Showy cluster of vivid emerald-colored transparent dioptase crystals up to 4 mm overgrown on translucent colorless rhombohedral calcite crystals to 5 mm. The specimen is crystallized around all sides over brown matrix.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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