Dioptase. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. ...

Description

Dioptase
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

"A cluster of shiny emerald green dioptase crystals up to about 2 cm. Bought the specimen from Will Grobler in Tsumeb."
- Rock H. Currier

Nice! Really nice! What else do we have to say??? This IS a good one.
Overall Measurements: 1.4 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches (3.5 x 3.8 x 2.0 cm)
Offered at no reserve

Provenance: Bought from Will Grobler [RHC #2692, acquired 1974]

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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