Dioptase with Calcite
specimen number:
1654320
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Beautiful slightly translucent lustrous emerald green crystals of dioptase measuring to 1.2 cm in size across the top of a white calcite crystal covered matrix. This is in good condition.
Size: 9.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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