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Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Chrysocolla from Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 70930
Mineral:Dioptase on Chrysocolla
Locality:Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent emerald-green dioptase crystals lining many convoluted cavities in light-green chrysocolla on all sides of the cluster (displays well in several orientations). The dioptase crystals are elongated prisms with pyramidal terminations. Collected ca. 2002
Overall Size:6.5x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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