| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 21555 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Superb specimen of deep green dioptase on matrix with old label from Prosper Williams. The dioptase color is very rich - this color is what makes Tsumeb dioptase the best in the world. ex. J. Cilen #6728; Ex. Prosper Williams |
| Overall Size: | 23x18x12 mm |
| Crystals: | 2-20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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