| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 63781 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Superb miniature specimen of large transparent emerald-green dioptase crystals to 15 mm on translucent white rhombohedral calcite crystals to 4 mm with minor duftite. The contrast of the dioptase crystals against the calcite is very aesthetic. Ex. M. Sussman |
| Overall Size: | 3.5x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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