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Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 68387
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Large lustrous transparent green dioptase crystals to 14 mm surrounded by translucent colorless calcite crystals to 1 mm. More dioptase crystals are visible beneath the calcite crystals and could be exposed with careful excavation.
Overall Size:8.5x7x3 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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