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Plancheite, Dioptase


Plancheite : Cu8[(OH)4|Si8O22] · H2O, Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Photo Copyright © Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
Light blue Plancheite spherules associated with green Dioptase crystals on matrix. Plancheite is not common at Tsumeb.
Ex Willy Israël specimen.
Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt.

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