AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase and Plancheite |
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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