{"product_id":"dioptase-crystal-plate","title":"Kimbedi Dioptase Crystal Plate with Malachite \u0026 Plancheite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"560\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eDioptase Crystal Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e features lustrous emerald-green crystals covering a natural matrix from the renowned copper deposits of \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eKimbedi, Mindouli, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specimen displays a dense carpet of sharply formed dioptase crystals, beautifully complemented by delicate sprays of associated copper minerals and scattered pale green spherical aggregates, creating exceptional texture and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"1402\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dioptase with Associated Plancheite and Malachite on Matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plancheite (spherical aggregates) and Malachite (fibrous sprays)\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimbedi, Mindouli, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo\u003cbr data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 grams\u003cbr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 × 51 × 12 mm (Approximately)\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lustrous prismatic Dioptase crystals with fibrous Malachite and spherical Plancheite on natural matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep emerald green with lighter green associated minerals on earthy matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-supporting cabinet specimen with excellent crystal coverage\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive Congo Dioptase specimen featuring multiple associated copper minerals, making it an excellent display and collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eDioptase is one of the world's most desirable copper minerals, celebrated for its intense emerald-green colour, brilliant vitreous lustre and sharply developed crystals. Specimens from Kimbedi are especially prized for their quality and the variety of secondary copper minerals that often occur alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eThis specimen is enhanced by delicate fibrous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eMalachite\u003c\/strong\u003e, which forms soft velvety sprays across parts of the crystal surface, together with tiny pale green spherical aggregates that are most likely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003ePlancheite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare secondary copper silicate. These associated minerals formed during later stages of mineralisation and create a beautiful contrast with the geometric Dioptase crystals while adding geological interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2373\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCombining vibrant Dioptase crystals with associated Malachite and Plancheite on natural matrix, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eDioptase Crystal Cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive and highly collectible specimen from one of the world's classic mineral localities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46368762101956,"sku":"S395","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S395Dioptase_1.jpg?v=1783930893","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/dioptase-crystal-plate","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}