Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 70971
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| Mineral: | Dioptase
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| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent-to-translucent deep-green dioptase crystals over a knob of gray matrix. The dioptase crystals have satin-like texture on some faces and highly lustrous faces in other places. A rich specimen of dioptase, now hard to find. Ex. J. Bussman; ex. Betts #60703 |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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