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1.9" Gemmy Dioptase Crystals on Quartz and Plancheite - Kimbedi, Congo
This is a phenomenal cluster of gemmy dioptase crystals on a quartz encrusted matrix, collected from the Kimbedi area of the Republic of the Congo. The entire specimen is 1.9" long and the crystals are a lustrous, deep emerald-green color. The light blue coloration is a result of plancheite formations.
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 & Plancheite
LOCATION
Kimbedi area, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
SIZE
1.9 x 1.5"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#148470
