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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 61841
Mineral:Smithsonite with Dioptase
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent green smithsonite crystals in rounded aggregates to 4 mm diameter with scattered emerald-green dioptase crystals to 1 mm in one cavity. The smithsonite crystals are colored green by copper impurities.
Overall Size:6.5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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