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Dioptase with Calcite and Malachite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Dioptase with Calcite and Malachite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase with Calcite and Malachite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62101
Mineral:Dioptase with Calcite and Malachite
Locality:Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Double-sided cluster of lustrous translucent emerald-green dioptase crystals to 6 mm with scattered small hemispherical green malachite hemispheres to 1.2 mm and minor translucent brown calcite microcrystals on the rear.
Overall Size:4x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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