Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
4542171
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Attractive green crystals of dioptase on matrix with minor calcite. This came to us labeled as coming from Tsumeb, it is quite possible that it is really from the Kaokoveld.
Size: 2.1 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Nicholas Theis
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