Dioptase with Malachite
specimen number:
1471049
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A somewhat unique and very attractive specimen from this famous locality. Balls of crystallized malachite to 1.7 cm in diameter, these mostly coated with sparkling green crystals of dioptase, are scattered across the front of this matrix. This is in very good condition.
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