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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 16693
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Very large specimen with a 8x8 cm cavity in the center lined with scattered green dioptase crystals (up to 2 cm!) and small colorless calcite. This is a great specimen with exceptional dioptase crystals in their natural environs.
Overall Size:22x16x10 cm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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