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Large Dioptase Compound Crystal
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Collection |
Robert Lavinsky |
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Description |
A huge compound crystal of intergrown Dioptase crystals, measuring just over 3 cm across. Pristine and perfect all around. Erik Louw was a miner on the Dioptase stope who traded extensively and accumulated one of the finest Tsumeb miniatures collections, purchased in entirety by the Sussmans in the late 1990's. |
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Locality |
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia |
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Dimensions |
3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm. |
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Specimen Grade |
C |
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Photograph |
www.iRocks.com Photo
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