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Dioptase, Duftite, Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Dioptase, Duftite, Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 31985
Mineral:Dioptase, Duftite, Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Bright green crystals of dioptase mixed with olive-green crystals of duftite on colorless calcite. Looks amazing under magnification: transparent crystals with intense color and lustrous crystal faces. Ex. Clyde Hardin
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:.2-.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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