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Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase from Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60909
Mineral:Dioptase
Locality:Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Cluster of interconnected lustrous transparent-to-translucent green dioptase crystals with remnants of brown matrix on the bottom. The dioptase crystals are elongated prisms with three-faced terminations.
Overall Size:31x17x16 mm
Crystals:3-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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