Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia

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Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia

29-FF-14

7.3 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm

Jewel-like emerald-green Dioptase crystals populating a matrix of Calcite, with dozens of Calcite crystals as well. Don’t miss this fine Dioptase specimen from the eternally popular and long defunct Tsumeb Mine! One of the richest ore bodies in the world, the Tsumeb Mine produced millions of tons of metallic ores as well as numerous varieties of minerals, in all sorts of combinations! Dioptase is one of the main species collectors go for from this locale (and one of my favorites). This is a large and showy piece for sure!

Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia

 

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Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia

29-FF-14

7.3 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm

Jewel-like emerald-green Dioptase crystals populating a matrix of Calcite, with dozens of Calcite crystals as well. Don’t miss this fine Dioptase specimen from the eternally popular and long defunct Tsumeb Mine! One of the richest ore bodies in the world, the Tsumeb Mine produced millions of tons of metallic ores as well as numerous varieties of minerals, in all sorts of combinations! Dioptase is one of the main species collectors go for from this locale (and one of my favorites). This is a large and showy piece for sure!

 

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Weight 0.085 kg
Dimensions 7.3 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm

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