Dioptase with Chrysocolla

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Dioptase with Chrysocolla
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ColorsGrey
Origin
Christoph mine, Kaokovel, Kunene, Namibia
SizeLarge
Dimensions11.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm
Species
Description
Brilliant lustrous emerald green prismatic crystals of dioptase measuring to 3.0 cm in length very aesthetic and attractive across the front of this matrix with minor chrysocolla. These are very large crystals for the species, the luster and color on this super. This is in excellent condition.
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