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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. 46216
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Emerald-green transparent dioptase crystals up to 2.5 mm on colorless translucent rhombohedral calcite crystals to 4 mm across with a later generation of transparent colorless calcite crystals up to 1 mm on the dioptase crystals. Bottom is sawn flat. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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