Dioptase with Conichalcite, Goethite
specimen number:
1382089
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Sparkling emerald green crystals of dioptase across this matrix with bright lustrous botryoidal goethite and minor conichalcite. Interesting association specimen, the goethite is on one side of the piece while the dioptase is on the other. This is shown in the video.
Size: 6.5 x 4.0 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Dioptase):
Dioptase — Arizona
Origin: Morenci Mine, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
Number: (2062712)
Size: 8.0 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Dioptase — Republic of Congo
Origin: Reneville, Kindanba, Republic of Congo
Number: (8311290)
Size: 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.8 cm (thumbnail)
Dioptase — Republic of Congo
Origin: Reneville, Kindanba, Republic of Congo
Number: (8311285)
Size: 2.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm (thumbnail)
Related by Location (Tsumeb mine):
Smithsonite — Namibia
Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
Number: (8811732)
Size: 6.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Smithsonite — Namibia
Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
Number: (8311396)
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (miniature)
Smithsonite — Namibia
Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
Number: (8811750)
Size: 3.7 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm (miniature)