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Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

 
Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase and Plancheite from Omaue, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62088
Mineral:Dioptase and Plancheite
Locality:Omaue, Kaokoveld, Kunene Region, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent emerald-green dioptase crystals to 16 mm surrounded by crusts of pale blue plancheite microcrystals. The dioptase crystals are elongated prismatic form that completely fill the shallow cavities. Ex. Robert Drift collection
Overall Size:9x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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