| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Dioptase |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81850 |
| Mineral: | Dioptase |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Double-sided cluster of lustrous translucent emerald-green dioptase over platy calcite. The dioptase crystals are quite large on both front and rear and the specimen may be displayed in several orientations. Ex. Miller collection T1232; originally acquired in 1976 |
| Overall Size: | 20x17x12 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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