Dioptase with Calcite, Duftite
specimen number:
2541029
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Tsumeb is justly famous for producing some of the finest dioptase specimens known. This example shows lustrous slightly translucent deep green crystals to 1.5 cm in size over the front of a 7.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm matrix with crystallized calcite in duftite. In outstanding condition. Ex Marshall Sussman collection.
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