ATHENA MINERALOGY |
Mineral: | DIOPTASE |
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Formula: | CuSiO2(OH)2 |
Crystal System: | Rhombohedral (Trigonal) |
IMA Number: | 1798 |
References: | ZK 187 (1989), 15; L 5 (1994), 8; HB2/1 (1995) |
Type Locality: | Altyn-Tyube, Karaganda, Kyrgyzstan |
Dioptase (1,3cm) Tsumeb, Namibia Coll. Pierre Perroud (now in NHM Geneva). Photo Ph. Wagneur MHN Genève See also: athena.unige.ch -> mineral pictures |
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