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Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 12362
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:An excellent dioptase specimen with large single crystal 17 mm long (doubly-terminated) running vertically in the center surrounded by many smaller crystals. The calcite matrix is almost completely obscured by dioptase, except when viewed from the rear.
Overall Size:22x18x20 mm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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