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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56416
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous emerald-green transparent dioptase crystals on calcite-rich matrix. The dioptase crystals are large and well crystallized. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #101.
Overall Size:23x18x13 mm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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