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2.05" Gemmy, Emerald-Green Dioptase Crystals - Congo
This is a striking 2.05" wide cluster of large, emerald-green dioptase crystals mined in the Congo. The specimen features sharply terminated, glassy crystals with exceptional translucency and the intense, saturated green color that has made Congolese dioptase one of the world’s most coveted copper silicates.
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.
$99
SPECIES
Dioptase
LOCATION
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville)
SIZE
2.05 x 1.7 x 1.55"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#343356
