Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
1503504
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
description: Very aesthetic and attractive example with numerous glassy deep green double terminated crystals of dioptase measuring to 0.8 cm in length scattered over this 4.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm matrix with white crystallized calcite. Very minimal micro-chipping present, still I think in very good condition. Shipping weight: 0.06 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 4.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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