Dioptase, Duftite, Calcite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
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Dioptase on Calcite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Reference specimen
Dimensions
Display units
- Metric
- 4.3 x 3.2 x 4.7 cm
- Inches
The specimen has a richly coloured deposit of dioptase crystals on white calcite. Simple formation of hexagonal prismatic crystals with rhombic terminations on partly gemmy emerald green crystals. The largest crystal measures 0.6cm.11.
Specimen data
- Specimen number
- SAMS-216
- Size class
- Miniature
- Country
- Namibia
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Mineral sizing guide
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