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3.4" Dark Green Dioptase Crystal Cluster - Congo
This beautiful specimen contains a large aggregation of vibrant blue-green dioptase crystals that were collected from the Republic of Congo. The entire specimen is 3.40" wide and contains a variety of different sized dioptase crystals, with the largest measurable crystal being about .15" wide.
Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
Dioptase is an uncommon mineral, found mostly in desert regions where it forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of copper sulfide mineral deposits. This copper-based mineral forms small rhombohedral crystals, typically less than 0.75 centimeters in length. It is popular with mineral collectors due to its vibrant color and it is occasionally cut into small emerald-like gems.