Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
1471071
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: One of the species that made this locality justly famous. Incredibly glassy translucent blocky emerald green crystals of dioptase measuring to 1.0 cm in size are scattered beautifully across the front of a white crystallized calcite matrix. This one is in super condition.
Size: 9.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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