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Guchab-Rodgerberg area, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

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Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Rodgerberg Mine, Guchab-Rodgerberg area, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Dioptase xx with Smithsonite xx.
Field of view 40 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 98-028.
 © 2005 M. KampfPhoto ID: 26389    View Count: 352

Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O, Smithsonite : ZnCO3

Rodgerberg Mine, Guchab-Rodgerberg area, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Field of view 37 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 98-028.
 © 2005 M. KampfPhoto ID: 38609    View Count: 259

Multiple photos availableDioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Rodgerberg Mine, Guchab-Rodgerberg area, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

A large complete Dioptase crystal over 2cm in length is embedded in a translucent Calcite matrix, surrounded by several smaller Dioptase crystals. The vivid green colour of the Dioptase against the white matrix creates a good contrast. Very pretty display.

Size: 45mm x 75mm x 30mm
 © Crystal ClassicsPhoto ID: 68917    View Count: 182

Multiple photos availableDioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Rodgerberg Mine, Guchab-Rodgerberg area, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

9.1 x 7.1 x 5.6 cm. I traded this specimen from Evan Jones, the dealer who dispersed the Russell Jones collection (no family relation), and it comes with his label, noting the date from the catalogue. This specimen was obtained by collector Russell Jones in 1939, according to his catalogue. Dioptase from Tsumeb, this we all know. But much Tsumeb ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 232935    View Count: 45
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