DESCRIPTION: | No. 70971
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Mineral: | Dioptase
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Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Lustrous transparent-to-translucent deep-green dioptase crystals over a knob of gray matrix. The dioptase crystals have satin-like texture on some faces and highly lustrous faces in other places. A rich specimen of dioptase, now hard to find. Ex. J. Bussman; ex. Betts #60703 |
Overall Size: | 6x5x4 cm |
Crystals: | 3-6 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Africa > Dioptase Specimens |