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1.85" Deep Green Dioptase Crystal Cluster - DR Congo
This is a stunning cluster of dioptase crystals collected from the Mindouli District in Brazzaville (Democratic Republic of Congo). The crystals exhibit a lustrous sheen and a rich emerald-green hue.
The specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
The specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
About Dioptase
Dioptase is a showstopper in the mineral world - a copper silicate known for its mesmerizing emerald-green color. Its vivid hues rival even the finest emeralds, although its crystals lack the equivalent clarity. 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 striking visual impact. It has a chemical formula of Cu₆Si₆O₁₈·6H₂O, alternatively reported as CuSiO₂(OH)₂.
Dioptase is a showstopper in the mineral world - a copper silicate known for its mesmerizing emerald-green color. Its vivid hues rival even the finest emeralds, although its crystals lack the equivalent clarity. 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 striking visual impact. It has a chemical formula of Cu₆Si₆O₁₈·6H₂O, alternatively reported as CuSiO₂(OH)₂.
$185
SPECIES
Dioptase
LOCATION
Guatala, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
SIZE
1.85 x 1.65"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#386499
