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1.28" Emerald-Green Dioptase Crystal Cluster w/ Malachite - D.R. Congo
This is a cluster of lustrous emerald-green dioptase crystals that formed in association with forest-green malachite, collected from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The entire specimen is 1.28" wide. It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
The entire specimen is 1.28" wide. It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
About Dioptase
Dioptase is a showstopper in the mineral world—an electrifying copper silicate known for its mesmerizing, emerald-green color that seems to glow from within. Its vivid hues rival even the finest emeralds, but it’s the crystal clarity and intense brilliance that make collectors’ hearts race. Found in arid, copper-rich environments like the deserts of Namibia and Kazakhstan, dioptase forms stunning prismatic crystals that sparkle like tiny green beacons against contrasting matrix rock. While too soft for most jewelry, it’s a favorite among mineral collectors and museums for its sheer visual impact. Dioptase isn’t just a mineral—it’s nature’s answer to green fire in crystal form.
Dioptase is a showstopper in the mineral world—an electrifying copper silicate known for its mesmerizing, emerald-green color that seems to glow from within. Its vivid hues rival even the finest emeralds, but it’s the crystal clarity and intense brilliance that make collectors’ hearts race. Found in arid, copper-rich environments like the deserts of Namibia and Kazakhstan, dioptase forms stunning prismatic crystals that sparkle like tiny green beacons against contrasting matrix rock. While too soft for most jewelry, it’s a favorite among mineral collectors and museums for its sheer visual impact. Dioptase isn’t just a mineral—it’s nature’s answer to green fire in crystal form.
$45
SPECIES
Dioptase & Malachite
LOCATION
Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIZE
Specimen: 1.28 x 1.12"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#379396
