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Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 70565
Mineral:Dioptase and Calcite with Duftite inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent green dioptase crystals to 7 mm on translucent white rhombohedral calcite crystals to 3 mm with scattered overgrowth of smaller calcite crystals with pale green duftite inclusions.
Overall Size:5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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