| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 25582 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Rich cluster of emerald-green dioptase crystals up to 8 mm on rhombic white calcite crystals up to 4 mm. The dioptase is lustrous and transparent. Dioptase microcrystals are also included in the calcite. No damage except to one edge crystal. |
| Overall Size: | 45x35x25 mm |
| Crystals: | .2-8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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