Dolomite on Dioptase, Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia

An attractive specimen here which is made up of a deposit of dolomite and dioptase on a host matrix. The dolomite are small and have a grey colour with a pearlescent lustre. The dioptase are small and gemmy with a very good colour. Not all the dioptase are complete but overall they have been well preserved on the matrix.

Size: 3.3 x 5.3 x 1.8cm

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia