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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 22211
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:White calcite matrix (fluoresces orange under UV illumination) with the top surface coated with many small, green dioptase crystals. A second generation of four larger dioptase crystals grew on the smaller crystals. Very colorful.
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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