Calcite with Dioptase
specimen number:
1653549
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A beautiful combination specimen with lustrous gemmy colorless rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the front of matrix with green micro crystals of dioptase. Minimal cleaving present, I think that this piece is in good condition.
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