Dioptase on Calcite, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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

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24342
Dioptase on Calcite, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
$2,400.00
DanZ Rockshop
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Details
ColorsGreen
Origin
NANamibia
Oshikoto Region
Tsumeb Mine
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.3 x 4.1 x 3.4 cm
Species
Dpt
Dioptase
Cal
Calcite
Description
A sparkling coating of dioptase crystals is painted over white calcite crystals underneath. A common but no less aesthetically pleasing combination from the Tsumeb mine.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
DanZ Rockshop
Arvada, Colorado, USA

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