Dioptase
specimen number:
3771168
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Outstanding thumbnail for this old time classic. Glassy translucent deep green crystals of dioptase to over 1.0 cm in size on a crystallized calcite matrix. This is in terrific condition. Previous label notes that this was one time in the collection of Uli Bahman of South Africa. The quality is excellent.
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