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Specimen: Dioptase
Type: Mineral/Crystal
Location: Africa
Size: 84 x 66 x 49mm (3.31 x 2.6 x 1.93 inches)
Dioptase is an intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral. It is transparent to translucent. Its luster is vitreous to sub-adamantine. It has a hardness of 5, the same as tooth enamel. Dioptase is very fragile and specimens must be handled 2024 with great care. It is a trigonal mineral, forming 6-sided crystals that are terminated by rhombohedra.
Pebble from Congo, Africa
ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.
Product code: Dioptase Rough Pebble from Congo, Africa - RSR045 2024 *CERTIFICATED*