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Calcite, Dioptase


Calcite : CaCO3, Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

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Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
Intensly green gemmy dioptase crystals to .2cm are spread across a rich mound of clear calcite rhombs. 5cm X 2.2cm X 4cm

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