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2.6" Gemmy Dioptase Crystal Cluster on Plancheite - Sanda, Congo
This is an alluring cluster of dioptase crystals with quartz crystals on blue plancheite and duftite (lime green), collected from the Sanda Mine (Sanda Hills occurrences) in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). The entire specimen is 2.6" wide and the dioptase is a lustrous, emerald-green color with wonderful translucency.
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, Duftite, Quartz & Plancheite
LOCATION
Sanda Hills Occurrences, Mindouli District, Pool Dept. Republic of the Congo
SIZE
2.6 x 1.9"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#302232
