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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 45218 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona |
| Description: | Rich specimen of vivid emerald-green dioptase microcrystals scattered over one face of contrasting light-colored matrix on both front and rear of the specimen. The dioptase crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) |
| Overall Size: | 42x25x10 mm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-1.2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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