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Dioptase on Calcite

Dioptase on Calcite

sold
Locality
Tsumeb, Namibia
Minerals
Calcite, Dioptase
Dimensions
3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
ST561

Well isolated Dioptase crystals to 8mm on white rhombic Calcite crystals. There is a second generation of Plancheite (?) or possibly tiny Calcite atop the Dioptase crystals. The label indicates that the mineral on the Dioptase is Plancheite.