Calcite with Dioptase
specimen number:
3651151
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Classic rhombohedral lustrous translucent crystals of colorless calcite to 2.5 and 3.0 cm on edge forming a matrix less cluster. The crystals, at least many of them, are included with small green dioptase crystals. In very good condition as seen in the picture and video. Some of the crystals also exhibit phantom crystals.
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