Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
2541035
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Beautiful lustrous translucent sharp rhombohedral calcite crystals to 1.5 cm in size covering the top of this matrix. Brilliant emerald green sparkling crystals of dioptase averaging 0.3 cm in size or liberally scattered throughout. Dark olive green crystalline either mottramite or duftite quite prevalent as well. The piece is in great condition. Very impactful and colorful large cabinet piece from this classic locality.
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