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Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

 
Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19794
Mineral:Dioptase and Plancheite
Locality:Omaue, Kaokoveld, Namibia
Description:Pocket in matrix lined with botryoidal, blue plancheite. Inside the cavity are several lustrous, green dioptase crystals. Under magnification the dioptase is beautiful - transparent and clean. One of the best I obtained from this locality. Undamaged.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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