Dioptase with Calcite, Duftite
specimen number:
1654085
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Attractive crystals of dioptase measuring to 0.5 cm in size across the top of matrix and coated with micro crystalline colorless calcite. Minor duftite is present as well. In good condition. This piece dates to the late 1970s or early 1980s.
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