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1.5" Dioptase Crystals on Rock - Namibia
This is a beautiful specimen of small blue-green dioptase crystals from the Malaquita Mine in Sonora, Mexico. The Malaquita Mine is most known for producing malachite, chrysocolla, quartz and goethite, however some spots of the mine produce small dioptase crystals that are most commonly found on quartz.
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.
SPECIES
Dioptase & Quartz
LOCATION
Malaquita Mine, Alamos Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
SIZE
1.5 x 1.4"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#126935
