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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 5828
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Very showy bright green drusy dioptase with large 7 mm sharp crystal of dioptase perched in the center. From the classic locality in the world for this aesthetic mineral.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:.2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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